Johns Hopkins University
Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)
Johns Hopkins University

Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

This course is part of Patient Safety Specialization

Eileen Kasda

Instructor: Eileen Kasda

Sponsored by Borough of Manhattan Community College

9,646 already enrolled

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(426 reviews)

8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
93%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Review essential elements of a safety culture.

  • Describe how healthcare organizations identify and mitigate safety hazards.

  • Identify how patients and family members contribute to developing a safety culture.

  • Identify strategies for improving communication and teamwork .

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, learners will develop an understanding of what safety culture is and why it matters, how safety culture influences outcomes, how culture is assessed, and how strategies for improvement can be developed. Learners will become familiar with the Just Culture model and how it is used when appropriating blame and accountability for human error, at risk behaviors, and reckless behaviors.

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6 videos2 readings1 assignment

The patient experience encompasses a range of interactions patients have with the healthcare system. Understanding patients' expectations and learning from their experiences is key to designing safer care delivery systems and providing patient and family-centered care.

What's included

6 videos4 readings1 assignment

Patient safety event reports are a critical data source for identifying and mitigating harm in high reliability organizations; yet, many healthcare organizations do not take full advantage of this data. At the conclusion of this module, learners will understand how event reports should be used to design safer care systems and how organizations can provide support to staff involved in medical errors.

What's included

12 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Research shows that many errors can be attributed to breakdowns in teamwork and communication. In this module, participants will learn how safety culture can be strengthened though teamwork and communication. Participants will learn skills critical in the prevention and mitigation of medical errors.

What's included

8 videos3 readings1 assignment

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Eileen Kasda
Johns Hopkins University
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