Prevention of Medical Errors – Florida (2023–2025 Edition)
Description
This activity is specific to Florida statutes and reflects regulations effective February 2022. Few medical errors are attributed to faulty medical judgment. More commonly, they are attributed to system failures inherent in healthcare delivery. By drawing on our professional liability closed claims data, we have identified common performance and diagnostic errors that reflect on the most common issues identified by Florida: wrong site surgery, surgery complications, cancer, gastroenterology conditions, cardiology issues, neurological issues, and adverse drug events, which will serve as the focal point of this patient safety and risk management course. We analyzed loss prevention measures in tandem with the elements necessary to conduct a credible and thorough root cause analysis 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.
| Course ID #: | TJE 221200.0 | Issue Date: | 1/9/2023 | Expiration Date: | 6/27/2023 |
Description of the Professional Practice Gap (PPG)
Healthcare and medicine are not static fields. The pace of technological advances, evidence evidence-based literature release, and regulatory changes is increasing. As healthcare delivery becomes more complex, so do the risks. Periodic evaluation of current patient safety information, such as the most common adverse events identified by regulatory agencies and closed professional liability contributing factor data is necessary for providers to address patient safety in their practice settings.
Learning Outcome
The learner will apply risk mediation strategies within three months of completing the program, for the purposes of reducing the risk of medical error and increasing patient safety in their practice setting.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Assess my practice to identify opportunities to reduce the risk of medical errors.
- Implement at least one change in my practice that can reduce the risk of medical error.
- Educate my staff and colleagues about specific changes in policies and/or processes that can reduce the risk of medical error
Course Developers
Susan Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, CPPS, CPHRM, DFASHRM, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Kimberly Hathaway, MSN, RN, CPHRM, CPHQ, Director Patient Safety Healthcare Quality & Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Johanna Lackner, MPH, MSW, Senior Director, Continuing Professional Development, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Continuing Education Credit
The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.
The Doctors Company designates this 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.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Doctors Company and Florida Medical Association (FMA). The Doctors Company is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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.
ANCC - Accreditation and Disclosure Statement
The Doctor's Company is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 2.0 nursing contact hours. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission through the joint providership of The Doctors Company and Florida Medical Association (FMA).
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.
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. We recommend 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
Please SEE the Federation of State Medical Boards overview of Continuing Medical Education requirements by State.
Please SEE the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse CE Requirements by State.
Technical Requirements
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Contact Us
If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call 800.421.2368.
Resource
Visit our Resource document for this program.