Exam Preview for 5880: Medical Errors and Occupational Therapy Prac

Medical Errors and Occupational Therapy Practice: How to Avoid Errors and Improve Practice

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1. Shoulder impingement and torn rotator cuffs in clients post-stroke are adverse events in OT clinics that are caused by the use of: Gravity eliminated towel slides Overhead pulleys Hot packs PROM to 90 degrees with shoulder stabilization
2. According to the Joint Commission, communication problems are among the root causes of serious adverse events in what percentage of cases? 25% 38% 59% None
3. A practice error in occupational therapy can be caused by: Not listening to patients Too many patients due to productivity pressure Therapist misjudgment All of the above
4. Using Root Cause Analysis is a way to prevent errors in occupational therapy practice as it: Can provide a set of processes to use Identifies underlying causes of adverse outcomes Has a goal of preventing the reoccurrence of adverse outcomes All of the above
5. Taking medications is an IADL and part of the OTP's role when treating clients. One way that we can help to prevent medication errors is: To share resources Empower patients to be more engaged in their treatment Help them to set up a process at home like a chart with the dosages and times All of the above