DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to increase the awareness of healthcare professionals regarding medical errors. Learners will achieve the following objectives:
- Describe the current societal and professional perspectives on medical errors
- Review the definition of medical error and the potential types of medical errors that can occur
- Discuss the consequences of medical errors on patients, professionals, and society
- Apply error-reduction techniques to current practice.
Medical Errors is a required continuing education topic for nurses in the state of Florida.
Course is approved for 3.0 CE/Contact Hours for Certified Nursing Assistants in Florida. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 3.0 CE/Contact Hours, Error Reduction Techniques, Florida Board of Nursing, FL BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Healthcare Employees, Healthcare Environment, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Setting, Healthcare Workers, Medical Errors