Graduate Certificate in Patient Safety and Reducing Medical Errors
-- ViewingNowThe Graduate Certificate in Patient Safety and Reducing Medical Errors is a crucial course designed to address the increasing demand for expertise in patient safety. This program empowers healthcare professionals with essential skills to minimize medical errors, improving patient care and reducing harm.
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• Foundations of Patient Safety: An introduction to patient safety, medical errors, and the impact on healthcare systems and patients.
• Error Disclosure and Apology: Strategies for effective communication with patients and families after an adverse event, including error disclosure and apology best practices.
• Root Cause Analysis: Techniques for identifying the underlying causes of adverse events and developing strategies to prevent future errors.
• Quality Improvement Methods: An overview of quality improvement methods and tools, such as Lean and Six Sigma, to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors.
• Medication Safety: Strategies for reducing medication errors, including safe prescribing practices, medication reconciliation, and high-alert medication management.
• Human Factors and Patient Safety: An exploration of human factors theory and its application in healthcare, including cognitive biases, system design, and teamwork.
• Patient Engagement in Safety: Techniques for engaging patients and families in safety efforts, including patient education, shared decision-making, and patient reporting of safety concerns.
• Regulatory and Legal Aspects of Patient Safety: An overview of the legal and regulatory landscape related to patient safety, including reporting requirements, liability protections, and accreditation standards.
• Safety Culture and Leadership: An examination of the role of leadership and organizational culture in promoting patient safety and reducing medical errors.
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