MEDICAL ERRORS AND THE UNITED STATES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Release Date: 5/1/2022 Exp. Date: 7/7/2025 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ COURSE DATES: MAXIMUM CREDITS:
FORMAT:
Enduring Material (Self Study)
HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT:
TARGET AUDIENCE This course is designed for physicians (MD/DO) and all other health care professionals.
• Read the course materials.
• Complete the self-assessment
questions at the end. A score of 70% is required.
The purpose of this course is to update physicians on the continuing impacts and challenges of medical errors for the healthcare system in the United States and to provide strategies to address root causes of these errors. COURSE OBJECTIVE
• R eturn your customer information/ answer sheet, evaluation, and payment to InforMed by mail or complete online at BOOK.CME.EDU .
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Completion of this course will better enable the course participant to: 1. Review terminology and categories of medical errors. 2. Understand how to conduct a root cause analysis to identify and correct errors.
3. Identify factors that contribute to medical error occurrence. 4. Describe strategies for reducing common medical errors.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT InforMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DESIGNATION STATEMENT InforMed designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. IMPLICIT BIAS IN HEALTHCARE Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider might unconsciously give less attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes. Addressing implicit bias in healthcare is crucial for achieving equity in medical treatment. Strategies to combat these biases involve education and awareness programs for healthcare professionals. These programs help individuals recognize and acknowledge their biases, fostering a more empathetic and unbiased approach to patient care. Additionally, implementing policies and procedures prioritizing equitable treatment for all patients can play a pivotal role in reducing healthcare disparities. Ultimately, confronting implicit bias in healthcare is essential to creating a more just and equitable healthcare system where everyone receives fair and equal treatment regardless of their background or characteristics.
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