Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ADVIM
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Define incident, adverse incident, and adverse event.
Recall at least three details of an adverse incident investigation.
Explain the adverse incident report form's importance, completion, and use.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Types and Causes of Adverse Incidents
The Incident with Mr. Tilman
Harm in Medical Care
Types of Adverse Incidents
Sentinel Events
Review
Summary
Section 3: Investigating Adverse Incidents
Identifying the Need to Report
Investigating an Adverse Incident
Root Cause Analysis
Investigating the Incident with Mr. Tilman
Review
Summary
Section 4: The Adverse Incident Report
The Importance of Adverse Incident Reporting
Documenting an Incident Report
Incident Reporting Systems
Follow-Up with Mr. Tilman
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.