Catch Preventable Medical Errors: A Nurse's Practical Safety Checklist

Medical errors are a leading source of harm — but many are preventable with simple, practical steps. In this 20-minute monologue Nurse Jessi walks listeners through an easy-to-follow safety checklist you can use at home, in clinic, in urgent care, or during a hospital stay. You’ll learn common error types, how to prepare for visits, questions to ask, what to watch for during treatment, and clear actions for safe transitions of care and medications. This episode translates frontline clinical practice into concrete patient behaviors that reduce risk without medical jargon or fear. By the end you’ll have three ready-to-use takeaways to keep with you, so you can feel more confident advocating for safe care and spotting problems early.