Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:
1. Describe the roles of the members of the health care team in their respective responsibilities for quality care. 
2. Review definition of "Culture of Safety."
3. Discuss ways to reduce the risk of error in perioperative area, especially psychological safety.
4. Discuss the importance of better teamwork and effective communication.

Faculty

Michael Albert, MD
Medical Director of Operating Rooms and Surgical Floors
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate
Physician
Baystate Medical Center 

Faculty Disclosure

The design and content of Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education ( CE ) activities support quality improvement in healthcare and provide fair and balanced views of therapeutic options.  Faculty or planner conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity.

None of the members of the faculty and planning committee for this educational event have commercial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods and services consumed by or used on patients.

 

Session date: 
01/16/2020 - 7:00am to 8:00am EST
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut St.
Chicopee/Agawam Conference Room
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 BCIPE Instructional Hours
  • 1.00 BCIPE Risk Management

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