Prevention of Dental Errors 2024 - 2026 (Florida Edition) -Activity ID 3714

Few dental errors are attributed to faulty 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: wrong-site surgery, improper performance of dental procedure, wrong or unnecessary treatment or procedure, retention of foreign body during treatment, and diagnosis-related errors. 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 dental errors, and improve patient safety. The purpose of this continuing dental education activity is to provide Florida dentists with the most current information regarding the prevention of common performance and diagnostic errors. This course covers: Identification of the most common quality-of-care violations Illustrative case studies detailing prevalent diagnostic and performance errors The necessary elements of a root cause analysis Safety systems in healthcare organizations Risk management measures designed to prevent dental errors and increase patient safety.

To obtain credit and a certificate of completion, learners must score 80% or higher on a post-test and complete a program evaluation.

1. Assess for provider and patient factors that contribute to common performance and diagnostic errors.
2. Analyze dentistry errors and implement proven strategies to improve patient safety in their practice.
3. Educate staff on when and how to conduct a root cause analysis when an adverse event or near miss occurs.
4. Implement at least one change in their practice that can reduce the risk of dental error.

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.

State Requirements for Continuing Education
Please see your state licensing organization for continuing education requirements for your profession and specialty.

Accessibility
The Doctors Company is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods, and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. Please contact the program coordinator or our CPE Coordinator if you need special accommodation.

The Doctors Company adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

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