Medical Error Prevention and Safety

(2) credit hours

Course Overview

This Continuing Education course will provide the Healthcare provider with two (2) Contact hours of Continuing Education units (2 CEUs) that may be used for their license or certification requirements for continuing education.

This course is designed to equip healthcare providers working in Florida with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to prevent medical errors and promote a culture of safety in healthcare settings. The course will provide an overview of common types of medical errors, factors that contribute to errors, and evidence-based strategies for preventing them. It will also address Florida-specific regulations and guidelines related to patient safety, as well as the healthcare provider’s role in fostering a safe, high-quality care environment.

Target Audience: Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Assistants, and Healthcare Professionals working in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings in Florida.

Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify common types of medical errors and their potential consequences for patients and healthcare systems.

2. Understand the factors that contribute to medical errors and the importance of a safety culture.

3. Apply strategies for preventing medical errors, including effective communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making.

4. Understand Florida-specific patient safety laws and regulations.

5. Develop a personal plan for preventing medical errors and improving safety practices in the workplace.

6. Recognize the role of healthcare providers in reporting, analyzing, and learning from medical errors.