This course examines the essential role of reporting medical error and near misses in healthcare organizations as part of a culture that promotes safe patient care. The barriers that prevent healthcare providers from reporting and speaking up will be explored. Strategies that encourage and support reporting, including technology, leadership support, and commitment to education are reviewed.
Course Publication Date:
October 23, 2018
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Kathleen Cross MSN, RNC-OB, LCCE |
| Course No: | RE102318 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Career and Self
Leadership & Case Management
Professional Issues
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Learning Objectives
- Examine how reporting medical error is crucial for an effective culture of patient safety
- Discuss three barriers that prevent healthcare providers from reporting medical error
- Apply two strategies to encourage medical error and near-miss reporting