Course Code: REL-ACU-0-QSSFCPI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Describe the identifying factors and benefits to a culture of safety.
Discuss organizations responsible for driving patient safety changes on a national level.
Evaluate barriers to patient safety, and how these can be reduced or eliminated.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: National Change Agents
Overview
Patient Safety Measurement and Research
Facility Reimbursement
Section 3: A Culture of Safety
Patient Outcomes Management
Environmental Safety
Patient Education
Communication and Teamwork
Staffing
Leadership and Organizational Needs
Champions of Safety
Commitment to Improvement
Health Disparities
Section 4: Clinical Vignettes
Patient Scenario
System Scenario
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Nicole Strickland, M.Ed., RN, CPAN
Nicole Strickland is a Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) writer at Relias and a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) with over a decade of experience in nursing and education, specializing in neurology and post-anesthesia care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Temple University. Her passion for instructional design led her to earn a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In her role, Nicole integrates her clinical and educational expertise to develop evidence-based, engaging content for healthcare professionals, focusing on translating complex medical information into practical, accessible learning materials.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.