Prevention of Medical Errors for Aides (CNA/HHA 1 CEU)

At the conclusion, participants should be able to:

1. Define the term “medical error.”
2. Discuss the prevalence of medical errors.
3. List the reasons for medical errors.
4. Identify the various types of medical errors.
5. Discuss what a “culture of safety” is.
6. Differentiate between Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
7. List actions the nurse can take to prevent the following medical errors.
8. Identify special populations vulnerable to medical errors

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