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6770 - Special Projects II / Patient Safety 2

Class of 2017

Session Information

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Session Title:
Adverse Events
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning Methods	Total Scheduled Hours = 3 Workshop = 3
Description:
Patient Safety
Keywords:
Patient Safety, Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Duty

Teaching and Learning Methods
Workshop		3 hour(s)

Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID	Learning Objectives
8159	Distinguish between the harm resulting from an adverse event and the natural progression of patient’s underlying medical condition
8160	Identify the immediate safety and care needs for the physical and emotional well-being of patients and their families, and provide interventions as appropriate
8161	Reduce or manage the risk of further harm to patients affected by adverse events and close calls
8162	Describe what information should be disclosed at the initial disclosure stage, the time frame for disclosure, and the relevant documentation, reporting, and analyses
8163	Describe the ethical, professional and legal obligation to disclose and report adverse events
8164	Differentiate between disclosure and reporting and the inherent processes associated with each concept
8165	Identify the existing policies and procedures associated with disclosure and the extent to which these foster a culture of patient safety
8166	Demonstrate honest communication and empathic dialogue with respect to disclosure
8167	Explain the stages of disclosure
8168	Identify who is responsible for the disclosure and who should be present when it is made
8169	Recognize the role of expressions of regret and when an apology should be considered in post-analysis disclosure
8170	Explain the important role of documentation of unexpected outcomes, adverse events & disclosure discussions
8171	Describe the requirement for ongoing follow-up as needed to achieve satisfactory resolution following an adverse event
8172	Recognize the need for a just culture of safety in supporting disclosure and reporting
8173	Recognize the legal implications arising from disclosure
Total: 15

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID	Course Goals
7483	Discuss how a practice responds to common health problems in a community Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: ha-1 ha-2 ha-3
9949	Discuss the leadership roles of the physician in relation to strategic planning and program evaluation in health care Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: ld-1 ld-2 ld-3
9951	Identify the professional roles of the physician in relation to medical error and patient safety Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: pr-1 pr-2 pr-3 pr-4
Total: 3
Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
ha-1	Health Advocate Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
ha-2	Health Advocate Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
ha-3	Health Advocate Assess and respond to issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels.
ld-1	Leader Identify strategies to effectively manage practice and career.
ld-2	Leader Apply evidence and management processes to effectively allocate health care resources.
ld-3	Leader Describe the roles and responsibilities of physicians and governing bodies in the development and support of the health care system.
pr-1	Professional Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.
pr-2	Professional Demonstrate altruism and accountability to society by recognizing and responding to societal expectations in health care.
pr-3	Professional Demonstrate integrity and accountability to the profession by adhering to standards and participating in physician-led regulation.
pr-4	Professional Demonstrate a commitment to physician health and well-being to foster optimal patient care.
Total: 10

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives

Professional
Total: 1