Prevention of Medical Errors 2020 - Online

NOTE: At this time, this course is only open to Mayo Clinic Employees.  

Few medical errors are attributed to faculty medical judgment.  More commonly, they are attributed to system failures inherent in healthcare delivery.  By drawing on our professional liability closed claims data compiled by The Doctors Company, we have identified common performance and diagnostic errors.  We analyzed loss prevention measure in tandem with the elements necessary to conduct a credible and thorough root cause analysis to reduce system failures, respond to sentinel events, prevent medical errors, and improve patient safety.  The Florida Board of Medicine has determined that, in addition to wrong-site surgery, the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions are: cancer-related conditions, surgery complications, respiratory-related conditions, OB/GYN-related conditions and cardiology-related conditions.  The purpose of this educational activity is to provide physicians with the most current information regarding the prevention of common performance and diagnostic errors.  This monograph is specific to Florida statutes and reflects regulations effective February 2018.

This course satisfies the Florida Board of Medicines requirement for 2 credits in Prevention of Medical Errors.

The access code for this course can be found on the MCSCPD Florida Required Education page. 

*Access code is case sensitive*

Issue Date: October 29, 2020
Revision Date: Not Applicable
Expiration Date: January 31, 2022

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses and Physician Assistants seeking to renew their Florida Medical license. 

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the five most misdiagnosed conditions during the previous biennium, as determined by the Florida Board of Medicine
  • Define the root cause analysis process
  • Identify risk management measures designed to prevent medical errors and increase patient safety.
  • Review frequent preventable documentation errors
  • Understand the event reporting process at Mayo Clinic Florida
  • Explain patient safety initiatives at Mayo Clinic Florida

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/29/2020
Course expires: 
01/31/2022

Faculty
Stephen Aniskevich, M.D.
Jennifer B. Cowart, M.D.
James Lance, M.D.
LaRissa Adams, M.B.A.
Deborah Brown
Adam Francis, M.S.N., R.N.
Leah Ward, Pharm.D.

These individuals have no financial relationships relevant to the content of this activity.   
 

Accreditation Statement:


In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals 
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 2.00 ANCC
  • 2.00 Attendance
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