Describe public education measures related to client safety
1.-Discuss the magnitude of medical errors
2.-Define the types of medical errors
3.-Discuss factors that increase the risk of medical errors
4.-Identify populations of special vulnerability
5.-Discuss responsibilities for reporting medical errors
6.-Identify processes to improve client outcomes
7.-Describe public education measures related to client safety
Course Number: PME-03
Course Credits: Non-credit (2 contact hours)
Course Description : This seminar is designed to meet the guidelines on the prevention of medical errors for healthcare providers. The seminar emphasizes the impact of medical errors; the prevention of error-prone situations; the responsibilities for reporting errors and more.
Course Content :
1.Definition and Types of Medical Errors
2.Factors that increase the Risk of Errors
3.Populations of Special Vulnerability
4.Reporting Errors
5.Florida Law
Intended Audience : All health care workers
Course Methodology : Lecture and discussion methods will be used to present the information on Blood borne Pathogens and supplemental videotapes
Course Evaluation Methods:
-Post Test
-Attendance is essential for the successful completion of the all course objectives.