Medical errors and mistakes are a significant problem in healthcare, leading to a significant number of deaths in the United States. Surprisingly, these errors are often overlooked or not properly addressed in veterinary settings. This presentation aims to shed light on this issue by utilizing recent events and a real-life case study to analyze the occurrence of medical errors in a clinical setting. The focus will be on understanding the causes of these errors and examining the reactions of veterinary personnel when they happen. By highlighting the importance of addressing and learning from these mistakes, this presentation seeks to improve patient safety and overall veterinary care.
Original Recording:
Thursday, May 23, 2024
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern
Theresa Cosper-Roberts is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager and Registered Veterinary Technician. A Distinguished Expert of the Academy of Veterinary Educators, she has over ten years of experience educating veterinary professionals. She is the senior practice management consultant for National Veterinary Solutions, LLC, an organization providing consultations and training services tailored to veterinary technicians, students, and assistants. She also serves as the surgical training center manager at a renowned school of veterinary medicine, where she has been annually appointed to the dean’s merit honor roll as an instructor, the only registered veterinary technician ever to obtain that distinction/honor.
