The goal of this program for occupational therapists is to define common practice errors, both system-based and human performance-based, in occupational therapy and explore approaches for prevention. The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals will also be described, as they impact practice and service delivery models. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —
- Define practice errors and sentinel events most common in occupational therapy practice in medical settings.
- Examine sources and types of practice errors in occupational therapy practice in medical settings.
- Identify strategies to reduce errors and improve patient safety in occupational therapy practice in medical settings.
- Understand root cause and failure mode effect analyses.
- Describe the impact of errors on patients and providers.
- Discuss the importance of public education in reducing errors in occupational therapy practice in medical settings.
Accreditation Information
Gannett Healthcare Group is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Continuing education approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association is accepted for relicensure by the state boards for occupational therapists in: Alaska, Nevada, Arkansas, New Hampshire, Delaware, North Carolina, District of Columbia, Ohio, Illinois, Oregon, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Rhode Island, Maryland, South Carolina, Minnesota, Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Vermont, Montana & Virginia.
Gannett Education is also accredited by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (provider # FBN 50-1489).
