Diagnostic Error Class in Baltimore
Diagnostic error is a significant factor in patient harm and increased medical costs. This is a free class — on how multidisciplinary teams contribute to the reduction of diagnostic error. Class focus is on evidence-based processes and the impact of librarians. The in-person class will be held on November 15, 2012 in Room LL05 at the Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland Baltimore from 9am – 4pm.
Session content will cover:
- Team-oriented approaches to understanding the role of information and evidence in the diagnostic process.
- Case analysis and discussion of bias.
- Partnering of librarians/informationists with clinical staff to strategize improvements
- Application of failure analysis techniques to explore system and process improvement.
- Design of evidence sharing innovations to reduce diagnostic error.
- Strategies for implementation of proposed projects.
Multi-disciplinary teams from organizations are encouraged to attend. MLA CE credits will be provided.