CSI: ME Case Studies in Medical Errors

Medical errors can have serious consequences, but many are preventable with the right knowledge and strategies. This interactive CME/CE course equips healthcare providers with the skills to identify, analyze, and prevent medical errors using The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals. Through real-world case studies and root cause analysis, you’ll learn how to recognize potential risks, implement safety protocols, and enhance patient care. Who Should Take This Course Physicians, nurses, and healthcare providers seeking to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety Hospital administrators and risk management professionals responsible for implementing safety protocols Medical trainees looking to strengthen their understanding of patient safety standards Who is Eligible for CME/CE Credits and Certificates Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education offers accredited continuing education for interprofessional healthcare team members, especially clinicians (i.e., physicians, nurses, physician assistants, etc.). Be sure to check the accreditation and credit designation stated on the activity page to view the credit type and amount awarded for your profession. Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Credit Designation American Medical Association (AMA) Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Click here for more CME/CE information. 3b:T

• Integrate NPSG requirements in clinical practice in the areas of patient identification, Universal Protocol, labeling and medication reconciliation.
• Develop practical skills to improve team communication and apply these skills when medical errors occur and to prevent medical errors in the future, i.e. immediate feedback.
• Evaluate root causes and contributing factors that lead to various medical errors.
• Develop skills to apply in practice the appropriate procedures or steps to assure that such events are prevented in the future.