Prevention of Medical Errors (Florida Practices)
Program Description
Few medical errors are attributed to faulty medical judgment; the majority are attributed to system failures inherent in healthcare delivery. By analyzing our professional liability closed-claim data, we have identified common performance and diagnostic errors—wrong-site surgery, delay in diagnosis of surgical complications, cancer, neurological conditions, acute abdomen cases, the diagnosis of pregnancy-related conditions, and medication errors—that will serve as the focal point of this risk management course. This monograph is specific to Florida law.
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.
Faculty:
Robin Diamond, MSN, JD, RN, Chief Patient Safety Officer, The Doctors Company
Cliff Rapp, LHRM, Vice President, Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Sandra Strickland, RN, MSN, LHRM, CPHRM, Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Susan Shepard, MSN, MA, RN, Director, Patient Safety Education, 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 enduring material activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only those credit(s) 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#: | TDE14001_0 |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | [06/01/14] |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | [07/31/16] |
The Doctors Company is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/CERP.
The Doctors Company designates this enduring material activity for two (2) continuing education credit(s). Dentists should claim only those credit(s) 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#: | [TDE14001_0] |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | [06/01/14] |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | [07/31/16] |
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this recorded 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]
Technical Requirements
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Contact CME
If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.