Prevention of Medical Errors (Florida Practices)
Program Description
This monograph is specific to Florida statutes and reflects regulations effective March 2016.
Few medical errors are attributed to faulty medical judgment but, rather, are attributed to system failures inherent in healthcare delivery. By drawing on professional liability closed claim data compiled by The Doctors Company, we have identified common performance and diagnostic errors—wrong-site surgery, surgical complications, cancer, neurologic/spine issues, cardiac/stroke issues, infectious/communicable diseases, pulmonary-related issues, and medication errors—that will serve as the focal point of this risk management course.
Loss prevention measures are analyzed in tandem with the elements necessary to conduct a credible and thorough root cause analysis in order to reduce system failures, respond to sentinel events, prevent medical errors, and improve patient safety. The purpose of this educational activity is to provide physicians with the most current information regarding the prevention of common performance and diagnostic errors.
Completion of two hours of continuing medical education relating to prevention of medical errors—including a study of root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety—is required to obtain and renew your Florida license. The Florida Administrative Code (FAC 64B8-13.005(1)(c)) specifies the topics that must be included in this program:
Completion of two hours of continuing medical education relating to prevention of medical errors which includes a study of root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety, and which is approved by any state or federal government agency, or nationally affiliated professional association, or any provider of Category I or II American Medical Association Continuing Medical Education. One hour of a two hour course which is provided by a facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 395, F.S., for its employees may be used to partially meet this requirement. The course must include information relating to the five most misdiagnosed conditions during the previous biennium, as determined by the Board. While wrong site/wrong procedure surgery continues to be the most common basis for quality of care violations, the following areas have been determined as the five most misdiagnosed conditions: cancer related issues; neurological/spine related issues; cardiac/stroke related issues; infectious/communicable diseases; pulmonary related issues.
Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Identify two most common qualities of care violations.
- Name four of the most prevalent diagnostic and performance errors.
- Cite two necessary elements of a root cause analysis.
- Create two risk management measures designed to prevent medical errors and increase patient safety.
Disclosure
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. No commercial support was provided for this activity.
Faculty:
Robin Diamond, MSN, JD, RN, CPHRM, NEA-BC, CPHQ, Senior Vice President, AHA Fellow-Patient Safety Leadership, Department of Patient Safety & Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Susan Shepard, MSN, MA, RN, CPHRM, Director, Patient Safety Education, Department of Patient Safety & Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Sandra Strickland, RN, MSN, LHRM, CPHRM, Assistant Vice President, Department of Patient Safety & Risk Management, SE Region, The Doctors Company
Continuing Education Credit
The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.
The Doctors Company designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Doctors Company estimates two hours for completion of this course. A passing score of 80 percent or greater is required to successfully complete the activity and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
| Course ID#: | TDE 16016.0 |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | 07/01/2016 |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | 06/20/2018 |
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this enduring material activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.
Complies with State Requirements
Florida Medical Board CME requirements on medical errors and prevention.
Contact CME
If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.
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