"Patient Safety.  What is it and how is it defined?"

presented by

Shivani Patel, M.D.

Associate Professor/Obstetrics & Gynecology-Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Understand the concepts of patient safety.
2.    Gain insights into different ways patient safety is measured.
3.    Understand ways in which individuals contribute to patient safety.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.