Course Description

This course is intended to provide information on common medical errors made and the prevention of these errors by discussing evidence-based strategies to decrease the risk of medical errors.

1. Identify the extent to which medical errors occur in the healthcare system.
2. List factors that increase the risk of medical errors.
3. Recommend process changes which reduce the risk of errors.
4. Discuss evidence-based strategies for reducing the risk of medical errors.
5. Summarize internal and external reporting responsibility.
6. Describe the importance of communication in preventing and identifying medical errors.
7. Explain the importance and role of root cause analysis in prevention and recurrence of medical errors.