Prevention of Medical Errors 2024-2026 (National) - Activity ID 3749

Course Instructions

Monday, July 1, 2024, 12:00 AM - Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:00 AM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.00 hours)

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. 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 program is to provide clinicians with the most current information regarding the prevention of common performance and diagnostic errors.

Learning Outcome Statement: 80% of learners will demonstrate increased knowledge on how to improve the culture of patient safety in their practices by scoring 80% or higher on a post-test.

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

Learning Objectives apply to all professions.

1. Advance a culture of safety by applying at least three strategies outlined in the program to their practice or workplace within three months of completing the program.
2. Increase patient engagement by implementing at least one strategy to improve communication with patients and their families within three months of the program.
3. Evaluate compliance with Florida specific patient safety requirements for themselves and the area in which they practice, by the end of the program.

 

The Doctors 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.

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.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Doctors Company adheres to ACCME, ANCC, and ADA Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a for-credit continuing education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). Any relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated.