Ethics in Practice: Examining Medical Errors: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Name: Ethics in Practice: Examining Medical Errors: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (3263 reviews)

Course: #4160Level: Introductory 2 Hours 3263 Reviews

This course examines the role of physical therapists and physical therapists assistants in the prevention of medical errors. Topics discussed include APTA Code of Ethics Analysis, creating a culture of safety and the economic impact of medical errors. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Ethics and Jurisprudence Professional Issues and Compliance

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Course Type: Recorded Webinar

CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; BOC/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DE/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; MA/2.0; MD/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0

Course Type: Audio

CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DE/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; MA/2.0; MD/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to define the phenomenon of medical error in our current healthcare climate.
Participants will be able to identify at least two areas of risk for error in daily physical therapy practice.
Participants will be able to define the scope of practice, specifically related to pharmacologic intervention, in a given physical therapy scenario.
Participants will be able to list at least three tools to assist patients with medication compliance.
Participants will be able to recommend at least two communication pathways for patient movement between delivery settings.
Participants will be able to identify at least three benefits of patient handoffs in clinical practice.
Participants will be able to identify at least three factors that determine a quality care initiative and practice management strategy plan using medical error information.
Participants will be able to identify at least four factors to incorporate into a personal plan for prevention of medical errors related to their clinical practice.
Participants will be able to recommend at least three resources for error prevention and promote a culture of safety.

Course created on May 20, 2019

Agenda

0-15 Minutes	Background/Review of learning objectives
15-30 Minutes	Historical context and defining medical error
30-45 Minutes	Economic impact
45-60 Minutes	APTA Code of Ethics Analysis
60-85 Minutes	Legal Issues
85-100 Minutes	Creating a culture of safety
100-120 Minutes	Patient perspectives, Resources, Summary

Reviews

3263 Reviews

by Member on December 12, 2023

one of the better medical errors ceu courses I've taken.

by Member on November 30, 2023

The info presented was easy to follow.

by Erika on November 30, 2023

The slides were well presented

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Presented By

Brigette Cuffia
PT, JD

Brigette Cuffia is the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Corporate Compliance at Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health. She is an Adjunct Professor at Neumann University and teaches in the Physical Therapy Program, where she previously worked as a full time Associate Professor. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy and her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and her Juris Doctorate Degree from Temple University. She is both a licensed PT in Pennsylvania as well as a licensed attorney admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Brigette has taught live ethics and jurisprudence courses for licensed therapists since 2009.

Clinically, Brigette worked for Moss Rehab Hospital for over 15 years in a variety of roles. While at Moss as the neurology team lead she was integral in developing a CARF accredited spinal cord injury program, bariatric program and also reviving the sexuality and disability education committee. Brigette was awarded a grant to develop Moss Muscle Builders, a maintenance group for persons with disabilities, which is still active today.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Brigette Cuffia has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Brigette Cuffia has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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