First, We Must Do No Harm: Medical/Clinical Errors and Patient/Client Saftey

First, We Must Do No Harm: Medical/Clinical Errors and Patient/Client Safety is organized by e-EdCredits.

Date Expires: Jul 31, 2023

Course Description:
"Patient Safety" – health care professionals cannot afford to underestimate the importance of those two words in the content of delivery of services. From safe school initiatives to national patient safety goals and recommendations, safety is a priority that will continue into 2004 and beyond. The public is being urged to take accountability regarding the health care they receive and to speak up if they are not satisfied or have questions. Information to become better educated about their health care is being provided to them from organizations that oversee the care that providers and agencies offer. This is a good thing. The implications are that as healthcare professionals we need to hone our communication skills not only with patients/clients but also with other members providing services to our clients.

Objectives
• Explain what medical errors constitute and how they impact the Nation and the public’s perception of healthcare.
• Discuss the aspects of the "speak-up" program that has been developed and promoted by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
• Describe the National Patient Safety Goals that institutions need to implement and follow.

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