ACMG Education Workgroups-2021 Patient Safety Course Evaluation

2021 Patient Safety Course Evaluation

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The evaluation report on "Improving Patient Safety in Medical Genetics and Genomics" compiled feedback from 1,377 participants, primarily ABMGG diplomates. Most participants found the course content relevant and well-aligned with their expectations, with 92.23% agreeing or strongly agreeing on the coverage of expected topics. However, only 7.04% perceived a performance or quality gap that needed addressing in future activities. Recurrent themes in these gaps included the need for improved communication within healthcare teams and departments, enhanced error prevention and quality control measures, standardization of care protocols, and more educational content for laboratory professionals.<br /><br />A substantial portion of respondents expressed a commitment to implementing behavior changes based on the training, focusing on communication enhancement, patient safety, and teamwork. Key areas for change included improving communication protocols, error prevention mechanisms, teamwork and collaboration culture, patient safety measures, and continuous quality improvement. Enhanced documentation and adverse event reporting were also emphasized.<br /><br />Feedback on the course highlighted positive responses regarding the ease of navigation and the self-paced format but noted areas needing improvement. Suggestions included more genetics-specific examples, avoiding negatively framed questions, and increasing interactivity through audio narration and engaging scenarios. Technical improvements were also proposed, like better navigation tools and enhanced accessibility features.<br /><br />While the course was generally well-received, there were recommendations for course enhancements to better cater to genetics professionals and improve question clarity, interactivity, and engagement. There was also a call for a stronger emphasis on the unique communication dynamics and safety protocols in laboratory settings, ensuring the module remains practical and applicable across various roles in healthcare delivery.

Keywords

patient safety

medical genetics

genomics

communication

error prevention

quality control

teamwork

education

course feedback

healthcare improvement