Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, dvm dacvecc: No financial relationships to disclose
Presentation Description / Summary: Medical errors and adverse events unfortunately can be common place. Many hospitals do not have safety committees or an organized focus on patient safety. Sentinel event logs and follow up is often lacking in these settings. This lecture aims to relay the different types of medical errors and adverse events and discusses predisposing factors. The audience will gain an understanding of how to properly identify, document and follow up on errors and adverse events within the hospital. We will also discuss how to communicate these events with clients. The lecture will focus on some common errors and culture issues that can make reporting challenging.
Learner Outcomes: 1. Understanding the types of medical errors 2. Recognize predisposing factors to medical errors 3. Learn correct documentation of errors and communication with owners
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion participant will be able to identify different types of medical errors and adverse events.
Upon completion participant will be able to properly document medical errors and adverse events.
Upon completion participant will be able to better communicate with clients regarding errors and adverse events
