NUH Global Academy
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Hospital Management
Course Foundation
Module 7
Patient Safety, Risk Management, And Interprofessional Collaboration

This course delves into patient safety strategies, fostering a culture of safety, implementing error reporting systems, and enhancing medication safety and infection control. With a strong emphasis on interprofessional collaboration, participants will master the establishment of safety indicators, conducting root cause analyses, and monitoring safety metrics to enhance patient outcomes.

01
Patient Safety Strategy

This course delves into the approaches, practices, and methodologies that healthcare institutions implement to ensure the safety and well-being of
patients. Topics might include error prevention, safety culture, reporting and learning from incidents, and system-wide improvements.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Comprehend the fundamentals of patient safety and its importance in healthcare delivery.
  • Learn to develop and implement strategies that enhance patient safety in clinical environments.
  • Understand how to create a culture of safety within healthcare organisations.
02
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Systematic process utilised to identify the underlying causes of adverse events in healthcare settings. This course would teach participants how
to thoroughly investigate incidents, identify failed processes, understand the root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain knowledge in conducting root cause analysis for adverse healthcare events.
  • Learn techniques for identifying underlying causes of clinical errors or incidents.
  • Develop skills to implement preventive measures and improve healthcare processes based on analysis findings.
03
Healthcare Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (HFMEA)

Proactive risk assessment tool used in the healthcare industry to evaluate potential failure modes and their consequences. The course would cover techniques for identifying potential failures in a process before they occur and strategies to mitigate the associated risks.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the concept and methodology of Healthcare FMEA.
  • Learn to proactively identify and evaluate risks in healthcare processes.
04
Clinical Risk Management

This course emphasises the processes and strategies to identify, assess, and manage risks in a clinical setting.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the principles and practices of risk management in a clinical setting.
  • Learn to identify, assess, and manage various clinical risks.
  • Develop skills for implementing risk mitigation strategies and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
05
Evidence-Based Medicine

This course introduces the practice of using clinical research and evidence to make informed medical decisions.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the core principles and practices of evidence-based medicine, including the integration of clinical expertise with the best available research evidence.
  • Learn to critically assess, interpret, and apply findings from clinical research to support medical decision-making and patient care.
  • Develop skills to effectively implement evidence-based strategiesin clinical settings, ensuring informed and patient-centric medical care.