Adverse Events

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (83 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

13 Aug 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Adverse events (AE) frequently occur in our medical system, and at least one in ten patients are affected. An AE is a harmful and negative outcome that happens when a patient has been provided with medical care. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of an adverse event and highlights the role of interprofessional team members in collaborating to evaluate and manage the adverse event.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Explain the importance of monitoring patients for an adverse event.
  • Identify the common causes of an adverse event.
  • Review the management of an adverse event.
  • Review the importance of improving care coordination among interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients affected by an adverse event.

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Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls, LLC. Continuing Education, Inc, 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.

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