Integral part of the healthcare

Review this week’s videos regarding this topic and reflect upon these factors and your own experiences. In the video LDI Louise Batz, her daughter mentions 3 reasons preventable medical errors occur and her conviction about the importance of patients and families being an integral part of the healthcare team.

The Story of Louise H. Batz from Tragedy to Hope (Duration: 13:36). The Story of Louise H. Batz from Tragedy to Hope (Links to an external site.)

1. As mentioned in the LDI Louise Batz video, how does lack of teamwork, lack of knowledge, and lack of technology impact the occurrence of preventable medical errors?
2. How do Human Factors influence healthcare errors? Describe what you have seen in either your professional or personal life.
3. How can patients and their families be included in the healthcare team and how would this impact healthcare?