Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MED
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three common medical errors in dentistry and the factors that contribute to their occurrence.
Explain the best practices and strategies to prevent medical errors and enhance safety in dental care.
Outline:
Section 1: Common Error Types and Risk Factors
Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Prescribing and Selection Errors
In-Office Medications
Commonly Prescribed Drugs and Errors
Strategies to Reduce Prescribing Errors
Patient-Related Medication Errors
Risks Associated with Opioid Prescribing
Medication Storage
The Role of Ongoing Education
Medical History and Consent Errors
Overview and Clinical Importance
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Iatrogenic Errors and Preventing Medical Errors
Iatrogenic Errors
Iatrogenic Mistakes
Routine Dentistry
Surgical Procedures
Delegation and Supervision
Patient Contributions and Shared Responsibility
Responding to and Preventing Medical Errors
Best Practices for Error Prevention
Responding to Errors
Ethical and Legal Responsibility
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Franklin Price, DMD
Dr. Price received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Emory University and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He spent nearly 30 years in private dental practice in the Atlanta, Georgia area with multiple locations, associates, and employees. His practice focused on high-level restorative and preventative treatment including basic restorative, crown and bridge, and implant-supported restoration. Referring to and utilizing a team of specialist providers, he maintained a practice outside of the participating insurance system focused on objective excellence and practicality. Dr. Price then spent over 4 years as a clinical instructor and course director for Treatment Planning Fundamentals at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine; teaching, mentoring, and advising the next generation of dental professionals.
Editor: Chris Martin, BS, BA
Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dental Ancillary Personnel; Dental Hygienist; Dentist; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.