Error Prevention

February 15, 2021 - February 15, 2022

Presented By:

Amy DiMaggio, MSN, RN, CMSRN

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the activity the learner will be able to:

1. Define medical errors and understand their impact in the United States
2. Understand why oncology patients are at risk for medical errors
3. Identify ways to prevent medical errors
4. Describe barriers and methods to deliver patient and caregiver education

Contact Hours

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hour.

To receive credit, the learner must view module, successfully pass knowledge assessment, and complete evaluation.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:

All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.

The following information was provided:

Amy DiMaggio and the planning committee for this activity did not have any relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest.