Course Code: REL-ALL-0-MDIR
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Define medical devices.
Describe how medical device malfunction can contribute to medical errors.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Medical Devices
What is a Medical Device?
The Safe Medical Devices Act
Know Your Medical Devices!
Medical Device Storage
Review
Summary
Section 3: Safety and Reporting
Promote a Culture of Safety
Using a Medical Device Safely
What About Medical Device Failures?
Case Study Reviews
Incident Reporting
Objective vs. Subjective Findings
Investigation
FDA Reporting
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.