Here is new Video/DVD series from Medcom:
. Medical Errors, Part 1: New Approaches to an Old Problem
. Medical Errors, Part 2: Prevention Practices
. Medical Errors, Part 3: Preventing Medication Errors
SERIES OVERVIEW
In 2000 the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report, To Err is Human estimated that one of every 20 Americans who check into a hospital will be the victim of a medical error, and that up to 98,000 patients will die from all types of medical errors in a single year. Since that time, professional organizations for healthcare workers and facilities, including the Joint Commission, have worked diligently to develop strategies to reduce these numbers and make patient safety a primary healthcare concern.
This three-part series is designed to provide healthcare workers with background information on the extent of the problem of medical errors, and describe specific strategies and practices aimed at reducing medical errors.
This series is designated for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education.
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OVERVIEW
Medical Errors, Part 1: New Approaches to an Old Problem provides an overview of the issue of medical errors in the American healthcare system.
The program identifies the different types of medical errors, and discusses the “systems approach” as a new way to dramatically reduce them. The program also discusses the process of distinguishing system errors from errors made by individuals.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
. Define the different types of medical errors that can occur.
. Describe the various aspects of the “systems approach to error
prevention,” including reporting systems, standardized safety procedures and safety training.
. Describe the process that institutions must go through when
determining whether a medical error was a systems error or an individual error.
. Explain the types of questions that must be answered in order to
determine a systems error vs. an individual error.
. Describe how the practice of safety consciousness and anticipation
of likely errors can be put into daily practice.
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OVERVIEW
Medical Errors, Part 2: Prevention Practices discusses a number of important changes in healthcare practice that are occurring in an effort to reduce medical errors. The program discusses the role and goals of the patient safety team, including the development of standardized safety procedures and the implementation of the National Patient Safety Goals. The program also provides an overview of the Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure and Wrong Person Surgery, and the procedures for disclosing medical errors to patients.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
. Describe the overall goals of prevention practices, and why
implementing them is so important.
. Explain the purpose and responsibilities of the patient safety team.
. Describe the importance of standardized safety practices
. Identify the National Patient Safety Goals.
. Describe the Universal Protocol for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong
Procedure and Wrong Person Surgery.
. Describe the process for proper disclosure of medical errors to
patients.
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OVERVIEW
Medical Errors, Part 3: Preventing Medication Errors discusses changes in how medications are handled and administered in American healthcare. The program provides an overview of the different kinds of medication errors that can occur, and offers specific guidance on how nursing staff can prevent these errors. The program also reviews the National Patient Safety Goals that directly address the prevention of medication errors.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
. Identify the different types of medication errors that can occur.
. Explain the steps that must be taken in daily practice to
successfully prevent medication errors.
. Describe best practices that are designed to prevent medication
errors.
. Describe the National Patient Safety Goals that specifically address
medication errors.
. Identify key precautions that can be incorporated into daily nursing
practice to help protect patients from the possibility of medication errors.
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