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Approximately 90,000 people die in hospitals annually due to medical errors, and about 7,000 people die annually from medication errors according to a 1999 report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) entitled “To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System” referenced by McClellan, (2003). Patient care issues and safety have risen to the forefront of medical journals, and presentations. Annually, healthcare professionals attend required meetings identifying the latest statistics for medical mistakes. Government regulations require attention to patient safety. This study explores the use of technology training as a one tool to reduce adverse incidents in hospitals.