0230 - Prevention of Medical Errors
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide health care professionals with an overview of the problem of medical errors, factors contributing to the occurrence of these errors, and steps that can be taken by institutions and individual care providers to reduce medical errors in key care settings.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, the participant will
- Recognize common performance and diagnostic errors
- Identify the elements of a root cause analysis
- Identify risk management measures designed to prevent dental errors and increase patient's safety
Faculty
Nicholas Grimaudo D.M.D., M.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Dr. Grimaudo completed a doctoral degree in educational administration and policy at UF College of Education in 2007. In addition to teaching and developing coursework on treatment planning and clinical dentistry, Dr. Grimaudo teaches continuing education courses for healthcare professionals in varied topics. He is owner of OSHA Compliance Training Associates and consults with medical and dental offices on OSHA, HIPAA and Risk management issues. He has lectured nationally and internationally on risk management, recordkeeping and compliance, ethics and jurisprudence, treatment planning and other practice-related topics.
Neither I nor my immediate family have any financial interests that would create a conflict of interest or restrict my independent judgment with regard to the content of this course.
Continuing Education Units
2 Contact Hours, Online
Original Release Date: July 1, 2009. Reviewed January 10, 2025 and will expire January 9, 2028
Notes
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