REDUCING MEDICAL ERRORS
The Scope of the Problem
Statistics
Current Literature
Estimated Cost to the System
When is the Safest Time to Go to the Hospital?
Why the Focus on Medical Safety?
Why are These Errors Occurring?
Changes in How Facilities Think About Medical Errors
History of the Case for Change
The Cycle of Change
Greatest Risk for Medical Errors to Occur
What Has Worked in Healthcare Organizations
Barriers to Improving Patient Safety and Quality
Most Common Root Causes of Medical Errors
IQM Recommendations
What Can Your Facility Do?
What is Your Obligation?
Questions and Answers
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