309.730.11
Patient Safety and Medical Errors
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
June 4-6, 2012
M, Tu, W, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Provides an introduction to the science of safety, and how it relates to problems with patient safety in health care. Explains the role of both individuals and systems in improving patient safety. Reviews institutional responses to adverse events, including the topics of risk management and medical malpractice. Emphasizes the importance of communication and teamwork. Students learn the basics of conducting an incident investigation, gain an understanding of the advantages and limitations of error reporting, learn how to disclose errors and adverse events, and learn models for improving safety in hospitals and other health care organizations from both the micro and macro points of view.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize the extent of problems in patient safety in medical care
- Describe the role of various systems and factors in creating safety and in causing errors and adverse events
- Discuss problems and issues in measuring and reporting safety
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of conducting an incident investigation and disclosing an adverse event
- Explore solutions to improve patient safety