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The article, “Prevention of Medical Errors: Root Cause Analysis and Misdiagnosed Conditions” was authored by Linda Edwards, MD and Francys Calle Martin, Esq., LHRM has been approved for 2 AMA PRA Category 1 credits.^TM

Faculty/Credentials:
Linda Edwards, MD is the Senior Associate Dean for Educational Affairs and Associate Professor for the Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL. Francys Calle Martin, Esq., LHRM is the Senior Loss Prevention Attorney and Vice President of Florida Academic Healthcare Patient Safety Organization.

Objectives:

1. Competence: At the end of the course, learners will be able to define medical error and discuss the multiple factors propelling medical error prevention and patient safety efforts.

2. Performance: At the end of the course, learners will understand The Joint Commission and state agency standards, as well as regulations relating to sentinel and adverse events, and the process of root cause analysis. They will be aware of the Board of Medicine’s most misdiagnosed conditions and understand consequences for both the patient and the healthcare provider.

3. Patient Outcomes: At the end of the course, learners should be able to better eliminate medical errors in their practice. 

Date of Release:  December 1, 2023

Date Credit Expires: December 1, 2026

CME Credit Eligibility:
A minimum passing grade of 70% must be achieved. Only one re-take opportunity will be granted. 

Faculty Disclosure:
Linda Edwards, MD and Francys Calle Martin, Esq., LHRM report no significant relations to disclose, financial or otherwise with any commercial supporter or product manufacturer associated with this activity.

Joint Sponsorship Accreditation Statement:

Baptist Health is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 (two) AMA /PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer: Views and conclusions expressed in this program are those of the presenter(s) and not necessarily those of the employees, administration, or medical staff of Baptist Health. All material presented in this program is provided for information only and may not be construed as professional advice. Use of Baptist Health’s facilities for this presentation does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion discussed.

Disclosure: All planners, activity directors, and faculty participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Baptist Health are required to disclose to the audience all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company