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:
April 05, 2021
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: | REPS-21 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Career and Self
Professional Issues
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NOTE: The course expired on 4/5/2024.
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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