MSN-5200 - Patient Safety in Nursing

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

Patient safety focuses on the minimization of errors in treatment and the prevention of adverse effects associated with patient care. In this course, you will be introduced to relevant theories, principles, practices, and operational issues as they relate to patient safety and quality. You will explore patient safety problems and high-risk contexts for error occurrence and determine the appropriate tools and evidence-based practices to address these issues. Through the utilization of error theory and systems thinking, as well as methods of risk assessment, you will be challenged to consider the roles of various stakeholders in for patient safety.