Adverse Events in Healthcare
In this 3 hour session, participants will learn that an Adverse Event is an "involuntary" event that may have a harmful and negative outcome when a patient receives medical care. Court and medical interpreters will learn the concepts and terminology involved in these situations; and the circumstances that may give rise to AEs
Court
Interpreters
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3 Units of continuing educationĀ approved by State Language Access Programs for court interpreters certified in the following states:Ā
CA, CO, MD, NE, NV, OH, TX, UT.
Medical
Interpreters
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3.0 Units of continuing educationĀ approved by CEAP for CCHI certified interpreters.
0.3 Units of continuing educationĀ approved by IMIAĀ for NBCMIĀ certified interpreters.
0.0 Units of continuing educationĀ approved by DSHS (WA) for certified medical interpreters.
3.0 Units of continuing educationĀ approved by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for certified medical interpreters.
Certified
Translators
Continuing education approved by the ATA is available with live classes.
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What We'll Learn
Understand what an adverse event is and how it is different from medical malpractice and negligence.
Learn concepts related to adverse events and the proper Spanish equivalences for this terminology
Study how hospitals and healthcare facilities deal with adverse events and the role of the interpreter.
Understand that these events occur frequently in healthcare settings and usually involve medical procedures, surgeries, or medications and many times end up in litigations.
Registration Options
Webinar
Register for the Adverse Events in HealthCare online webinar with access to online materials.
Meet Our Instructor
