Nursing Course in Patient Safety and Adverse Event Management

The Patient Safety and Adverse Event Management in Nursing course develops skills aimed at promoting safe healthcare through the identification, analysis, reporting and prevention of adverse events associated with healthcare.

It integrates the principles of patient safety culture, healthcare risk management, and the application of continuous improvement tools based on international quality standards. It also addresses methodologies for analyzing incidents and adverse events, strengthening the role of nursing professionals in reducing preventable harm and improving institutional performance.

The course incorporates case analysis, clinical simulations, and practical application of incident investigation tools, promoting safe, ethical, and patient-centered healthcare practice.

Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

• Understanding the fundamental principles of patient safety and its impact on the quality of healthcare.

• Identify healthcare risks and contributing factors associated with the occurrence of incidents and adverse events during nursing care practice.

• Apply tools and methodologies for the notification, analysis and investigation of adverse events within the health system.

• Implement prevention strategies aimed at reducing avoidable harm and strengthening safe practices in healthcare services.

• Promote a culture of patient safety based on no-fault reporting, organizational learning, and continuous improvement.

• Integrate ethical principles and interdisciplinary work in risk management and quality improvement of care.

The course will be developed through active teaching-learning strategies aimed at strengthening competencies in patient safety and adverse event management, promoting active participant involvement and the practical application of knowledge in real healthcare contexts.

The following methodological strategies will be used:

• Participatory classes, focused on the analysis of fundamental concepts of patient safety and clinical risk management.

• Clinical simulation of incidents and adverse events, which will allow the development of skills for the identification, notification and safe handling of critical situations.

• Role-playing, focused on effective communication, teamwork and a no-blame reporting culture.

• Analysis of real adverse events, promoting organizational learning and the identification of opportunities for improvement.

• Practical workshops, aimed at the application of analysis tools such as Root Cause Analysis and error prevention strategies.

• Guided discussion and collaborative work, promoting critical thinking and confident decision making.

These strategies allow the integration of theoretical learning with clinical practice, strengthening the role of the nursing professional as a key agent in promoting patient safety and the continuous improvement of the quality of care.

Certificate issued by the University of Piura for the Patient Safety and Management of Adverse Events in Nursing course.

The course is aimed at healthcare professionals involved in direct patient care, including registered nurses.