2012 Professional Learning Series Webcast

Webcast held November 15, 2012

Please note: Continuing education credits are not available for archived programs.

Featured Faculty:

Matthew K. Wynia, MD, MPH, FACP
Director
The Institute for Ethics and Center for Patient Safety
American Medical Association
Clinical Assistant Professor for Infectious Diseases
University of Chicago

Learning Objectives

Attendees of this webcast will be able to:

1. Describe the frequency of and harms associated with errors in the outpatient setting
2. List the most common types of errors in outpatient care
3. Explain at least 3 factors that make care in the ambulatory setting different from care in the hospital in regard to potential for errors and harm
4. Challenge conventional thinking about the roles of patients in safety
5. Formulate plans for how to incorporate ambulatory issues in future quality and safety work

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