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Course

Patient Safety for Elder Adults

Self-paced
11 credits

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Description

This training explores essential concepts in healthcare teamwork and safety. Topics include the importance of effective collaboration, understanding violations and errors, characteristics of high-performing teams, and the role of incident reporting and root cause analysis in improving patient safety.

Target Audience

This training is tailored for healthcare professionals, administrators, and students aiming to enhance teamwork, minimize errors, and promote a culture of safety within healthcare environments.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the importance of teamwork in managing complex healthcare needs.
  2. Differentiate between types of errors and violations in healthcare settings.
  3. Identify characteristics of effective healthcare teams and their impact on patient outcomes.
  4. Utilize incident reporting and root cause analysis to address errors and improve safety practices.

 

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