The term “medical error” encompasses a diverse group of events that vary in magnitude and their potential to harm the patient. The historical perspective of medical errors was that they were a “rare occurrence.” In the past few decades, this perspective has changed drastically, and the data show that it is simply untrue. Medical errors and preventable adverse events are a global problem. The first step in improving patient safety is an intricate understanding of the various types of medical errors and the healthcare processes that lead to medical errors during healthcare delivery. This activity reviews the common types of medical errors and the current practices that have been shown to decrease the rate of medical mistakes. Implementing these practices in healthcare delivery can help reduce medical errors, improve patient outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction with the healthcare industry.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/24863
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Dentistry: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours
Social Work: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Patient Safety (ABIM)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Patient Safety (ABOHNS)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Patient Safety (ABA) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, General Operative Anesthesia, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Lab Management, Medical Director, Patient Safety, Professionalism/Patient Safety/Other Skills