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Science of Patient Safety
Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
MAS Office
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Become prepared to engage in hospital and health systems transformation beginning with a scientific basis for safety in health care
Provides an introduction to the science of safety and how it relates to problems with patient safety in health care. Explores the extent, nature and impact of safety problems. Introduces definitions for key concepts including error, adverse event, and harm. Provides a framework for understanding factors that cause, mitigate, and prevent errors and patient harm. Emphasizes the role of both individuals and systems in improving patient safety. Explains the importance of achieving a culture of safety, and the concept of high reliability in health care organizations. Points to roles that involve the practical application of this knowledge.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe key frameworks for assessing and improving patient safety
- Analyze the extent of problems in patient safety in medical care
- Assess the role of various systems and factors in creating safety
- Assess the role of various systems and factors in causing errors and adverse events
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 40% Final Paper
- 5% Final Paper Topic Form
- 45% Quizzes
- 10% Participation
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to students in the OPAL programs