The goal of this program is to define common practice errors, both system-based and human performance-based, in occupational therapy and explore approaches for prevention. The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals will also be described, as they impact practice and service delivery models. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —

• Define practice errors and sentinel events most common in occupational therapy practice in medical settings.
• Examine sources and types of practice errors in occupational therapy practice in medical settings.
• dentify strategies to reduce errors and improve patient safety in occupational therapy practice in medical settings.
• Understand root cause and failure mode effect analyses.
• Describe the impact of errors on patients and providers.
• Discuss the importance of public education in reducing errors in occupational therapy practice in medical settings.