PATIENT SAFETY

Error Analysis and Prevention

A clinical tutorial on the methodologies of error analysis and the application of
systems-based mitigation strategies to reduce patient harm.
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  • 1 hour
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Expert discussion

Course description 

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Error Analysis and Prevention and how it relates to the Fundamentals of Patient Safety.

Fundamentals of Patient Safety 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of the Fundamentals of Patient Safety presented on seven key topic areas. Each topic is divided into mini-sections with a mobile-friendly interface. It provides healthcare professionals with the history, scope, and impact of adverse events and explains the key areas that affect overall patient safety. The course also addresses the systems approach to error analysis and mitigation. Learners can apply this knowledge in their clinical practice to reduce patient harm.

This course is provided by:

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  • Specialty: Non-Technical Skills, Anaesthesia
  • Subspecialty: Quality & Process Improvement in Surgery, Patient Safety in Surgical Care
  • Target audience: Hospital administrators who want to set up quality improvement procedures.
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Language: English
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This course is provided by:

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Learning objectives

  • Define the terms of error analysis and prevention
  • Compare strengths and weaknesses of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) methods of error analysis
  • List the steps to conducting an RCA and FMEA
  • Evaluate techniques for error prevention

Course structure 

  • This ASA course offers opportunities for CME/CPD activity.

SURGhub and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) do not award CME credits directly. It is the responsibility of the individual participant to determine eligibility for CME/CPD credit through a locally-accredited provider. Participants are responsible for downloading and presenting the certificate of completion to a local accrediting body to claim self-directed CME/CPD credits.

Learners can record time spent on each tutorial and claim for CPD credit that corresponds with the extent of their participation.
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Course instructor

Dr. Jeffrey A. Green, MD, MSHA, FASA

Dr. Green is the Boyan-Keenan Professor of Anesthesia Safety at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center, where he serves as Vice-Chairman of Anesthesiology and Assistant Medical Director for Performance Improvement. He is board certified in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) and holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from VCU. Dr. Green is recognised for his expertise in cardiothoracic anaesthesiology, quality improvement, and patient safety, and serves on national committees including the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Board of Directors. He is currently President of the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists and recipient of the ASA/SEA Distinguished Educator in Anesthesiology Award. He completed his medical training at The Ohio State University and his anaesthesiology residency and cardiothoracic fellowship at the University of Michigan, joining VCU faculty in 2001.
Dr Jeffrey A. Green

Dr. Jeffrey A. Green, MD, MSHA, FASA

Anesthesiologist
Professor and Vice Chairman at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

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ASA® is the leading anesthesiology professional society with more than 55,000 members globally. Since its founding in 1905, the Society raises and maintains the standard of the practice of anesthesiology through education, advocacy and quality improvement by focusing on patient care and safety. ASA is dedicated to helping physician anesthesiologists and their care teams provide the highest quality of care in a patient-centered, physician led environment.

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