Curriculum Use Instructions
Course Description
The NPSF Patient Safety Curriculum is a 10-module, online course intended to equip the learner with the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the context, key principles and competencies associated with the discipline of patient safety and how these tenets and skills are applied in everyday practice. It takes the learner through the history of the patient safety movement, describes the science and disciplines used in this work, presents current best practices, and outlines strategies for overcoming barriers to safe care. The curriculum modules are aligned with educational standards for patient safety competencies and are anchored by didactic audio/PowerPoint lectures given by NPSF board members and members of the Lucian Leape Institute at NPSF. The modules also include reading materials, videos and module quizzes to focus learners on key patient safety principles. This knowledge is imperative for those working in, or in partnership with, the health care system of today.
Overview
The faculty for this curriculum are NPSF and LLI board members who were selected for their expertise and practical experience in the topic areas. Information on their backgrounds and qualifications can be seen by clicking on their names where they appear on the site.
The curriculum is designed to be self-paced and able to be used at the convenience of the learner.
The material is presented through a variety of approaches that, as a whole, provide a rounded and in-depth presentation of the content. The ten modules that comprise the curriculum are intended to be taken sequentially, but the learner is not precluded from taking them in order of preference. In order to receive a certificate of completion and/or Continuing Education credits, all ten modules must be taken, as validated by the completion of the module quizzes.
Module Introduction
Each of the ten modules begins with a description of the content area, its significance to the patient safety work and the learning objectives that outline the knowledge base and skills that the module is intended to convey to the learner. Continuing education credits for the curriculum are based upon these learning objectives. It is recommended that they be reviewed in advance and again, subsequent to completing the module, in order to ensure that the learner is reviewing the material in a manner and to the degree necessary to achieve the learning goals.
Recorded Lecture
Each module contains an audio lecture on the topic, accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation that automatically advances as the lecture progresses. Simply hit play to begin, and utilize the standard navigation tools to pause, rewind or exit. Should you leave the site, you will be returned to where you left off when you reenter and hit the play button. In certain instances, modules contain more than one lecture. Each lecture is approximately 30-40 minutes in length.
Downloadable Audio Lecture
The audio lecture for the module is available for download for those preferring to listen without the accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Click on the link to access and download the lecture in order to be able to listen to it at your desk, or through your mobile device. Select the save option to begin the download process, which will save the lecture to your media file.
Downloadable PowerPoint Presentation
The PowerPoint presentation that accompanies the audio lecture is available for download and printing. Click on the link to access it. This is recommended for those who may wish to take notes while listening to the audio lecture or have hard copy on hand for review purposes.
While the lecture and the PowerPoint are available to be accessed and used individually, the full conveyance of the module content requires that both be reviewed, either together or separately.
Essential Reading
The literature in the patient safety field is quite extensive. The readings listed in this section of the module have been selected by the faculty and deemed to be essential for understanding the content area covered. Synopses provided describe the essence of the materials. In some instances, they represent the seminal publications in the topic area. In other instances, they have been selected for their ability to convey the major issues associated with the topic in a clear manner, often by authors who have been successful in bringing the learning to practice. In all instances, they provide further depth to the recorded lecture and are an integral component of the curriculum content. Every attempt has been made to include only materials that are available free of charge. If there is an associated fee, it is noted as such. These publications can typically be accessed free-of-charge through a library.
Recommended Reading
This section of the module offers additional articles and manuscripts that are also recognized in the field as providing vital insight into the topic area and were selected to further inform the learner and provide additional perspective and depth in the subject matter. Synopses of these articles are available by clicking on the highlighted link. It is strongly recommended that the learner review and utilize this list of readings in order to further understand the topic content, the ways in which it is relevant to everyday practice, and critical lessons being learned from its application.
Books and Monographs
For the learner desirous of in-depth information on the module topic, the selected textbooks and monographs represent key reference materials for the field. These are offered as supplemental information to the learner.
Videos
These short clips provide interesting perspective on the module topic and range from the educational and serious to the creative and light. Each is briefly described following its link. The videos are intended to punctuate the content and stimulate the learner by approaching the information in a different manner.
Quizzes and CE/CME Requirements
For detailed information, return to the main Contents page and click the quiz information link.
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Completion of this curriculum signals the learner’s commitment to the critical discipline of patient safety and prepares the learner to better understand and contribute to the work. NPSF salutes all who make this commitment, as they are part of the movement to make the health care system better and safer for all who serve and are served.
Use of this curriculum by those other than the purchaser is prohibited by copyright law.
