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ForwardCOVID-19 and the Risk of Diagnostic Error in Clinical Practice - Live
Course description
The COVID-19 pandemic increases the risk of diagnostic error because the disease itself is new and knowledge of its clinical manifestations is still evolving. In addition, the disease has compromised the physical and psychological safety of physicians and clinicians, as well as the capacity of the health system. How can healthcare professionals help reduce the risk of diagnostic errors while still safely caring for their patients during the pandemic?
Presented by an internationally recognized leader in patient safety, this session will provide background related to diagnostic errors, their contributory factors and, specifically, eight types of diagnostic errors anticipated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The session will also discuss a framework of solutions to reduce patient harm.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:
- List the various types of diagnostic errors that can occur during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Identify various cognitive and system factors that lead to diagnostic errors
- Describe a framework of intervention strategies to measure and mitigate diagnostic error
Target audience
Physician and clinician policyholders
Disclosure
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
CME information
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.
Additional information
The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.
Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH
Chief of Health Policy, Quality & Informatics Program at the VA Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety; and Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH, is Chief of Health Policy, Quality & Informatics Program at the VA Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety and a professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He leads a portfolio of patient safety research in improving the use of health information technology and reducing diagnostic errors. His research has informed several national and international patient safety initiatives and policy reports, including those by the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the IOM), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Quality Forum, American Medical Association, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, OECD and the WHO. He has received several prestigious awards for pioneering work in the field, including the AcademyHealth Alice S. Hersh New Investigator Award in 2012, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from President Obama in 2014, and the VA Health System Impact Award in 2016.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Discount Credit
- 1.00 Participation Credit
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