DoD Patient Safety Program Learning Update November & December 2016

Click the link to print a complete list of all upcoming Patient Safety events:

• Learning Update November December 2016.pdf

About the Learning Update The Learning Update is a schedule of upcoming DoD PSP and other patient safety activities, tools and resources to help you increase your patient safety knowledge and skills. Please note that information about patient safety activities is updated continuously. Make sure to check out the eBulletin and the Calendar of Events section on the DoD PSP website to get the latest details and confirm information provided here. Table of Contents Patient Safety On-Demand eLearning Courses Patient Safety Learning Circles Instructor-led or self-paced online learning sessions focused on a specific product On-Demand eLearning: Patient Safety Reporting System v1.1 eLearning Course This course introduces basic navigation and functionality features of the PSR system and the roles of system users, such as event reporters, event handlers and investigators. The course can be accessed through MHS Learn. Register now On-Demand eLearning: Patient Safety Reporting: Intermediate Course* Targeted to Patient Safety Managers and other Military Treatment Facility (MTF) staff already familiar with basic functionalities of the Patient Safety Reporting System, this course is designed to help learners hone the decision-making skills needed to effectively manage patient safety event data in PSR, as part of the ongoing effort to eliminate preventable harm at MTFs. Register now On-Demand eLearning: Root Cause Analysis* This self-paced module outlines DoD Patient Safety Program’s suggested practices for conducting a root cause analysis (RCA), from the initial reporting of a patient safety event through the formation of the RCA Team to the identification of contributing factors and root causes and the recommendation of corrective actions. Register now   In-person or web-based forums focused on a specific topic TeamSTEPPS® Webinar – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)   Please check our Calendar of Events for updates on this webinar. Certified Professional in Patient Safety Review Course Webinar – National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)** Nov. 10, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET If you are an experienced patient safety professional and planning to take the Certified Professional Patient Safety (CPPS) exam, this webinar will help you prepare for the exam. Participation in this course will provide you with the opportunity to: Review the five patient safety domains in-depth Discuss patient safety scenario examples similar to actual exam questions and test-taking strategies Assess your own level of preparedness for the exam and address additional areas for self-study. Learn more and register now. Professional Learning Series:  Taking Action to Combat Antibiotic Resistance and Improve Antibiotic Use – National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)** Nov. 14, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET This NPSF webinar will: Review justification for the pharmacist to be part of the team Explain the role of the pharmacist in antimicrobial stewardship Describe how antimicrobial stewardship leads to better patient outcomes Explain what patients should expect and questions to ask about antibiotics Speakers include Dr. Deborah Pasko of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and Dr. Arjun Srinivasan from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn more and register here. The Overlap between Organizational Contributions to Burnout and Workplace Violence – National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)** Dec. 7, 2016 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET This webinar will explore the effects of burnout and workplace violence on health care workers. Dr. Michael Privitera of the University of Rochester Medical Center will offer recommendations for leadership and management style interventions to implement a strategy to prevent workplace violence while preventing burnout. Note: Cost is $99, however, Stand Up for Patient Safety member organizations receive complimentary registration for an unlimited number of participants, but those seeking continuing education must register individually. Learn more and register here. * Denotes that activity is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credit. All CE credits are managed by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM). ** Did you know? As an NPSF Stand Up for Patient Safety member, DoD PSP receives complimentary access to webinars as a benefit of program membership. Check with your facility POC for more information.   Don’t wait to register for other PSP activities! Click here to view the 2016 PSP Calendar: http://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Access-Cost-Quality-and-Safety/Quality-And-Safety-of-Healthcare/Patient-Safety/Calendar-of-Events Do you have a learning activity or networking opportunity that should be included? Email us here: DHA.patientsafety@mail.mil. If you are having trouble reading this e-mail, contact us to request a PDF version of the Learning Update.