Name: Human Error in Complex Systems: A Nurse’s Perspective
Start: 2026-06-24T08:15:00-0600
End: 2026-06-24T09:35:00-0600

IMPACT! CHOLearning 2026
The Community of Human and Organizational Learning’s 32nd Annual Learning Conference!

From June 22nd to 26th, our gathering at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, promises four immersive days packed with insights, innovation, and collaboration. Start the week with an array of workshops on Monday, kickstarting an enriching week, and explore the Co-Located workshops on Friday for a deeper dive into specialized topics.

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Human Error in Complex Systems: A Nurse’s Perspective

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:15am - 9:35am MDT

Grand Ballroom

RaDonda Vaught was the subject of one of the highest profile healthcare criminal cases in recent years. She holds a BSN and a Certificate in Leadership from Western Kentucky University. While working as a BSN prepared registered nurse, Mrs. Vaught committed a medication error that ended the life of a patient in 2017.

She was charged under administrative law by the Tennessee Department of Health, leading to the revocation of her nursing license by the Tennessee Board of Nursing in a July 2021 hearing. Additionally, she was charged under criminal law and found guilty by jury trial of two felony charges in March of 2022: Negligent Homicide, and Abuse of an Impaired Adult, with placement on an Elder Abuse registry in the state of Tennessee.

Mrs. Vaught is uniquely qualified to speak first hand on the impact this sentinel event has had on her life and her profession, along with the implications of the legal actions that followed. A passionate advocate for safety and improvement, her story will be one that is not easily forgotten.

Conference Presenters

RaDonda Vaught

Owner, RLV LLC

I am certain that I have a very impactful story for your audience. I am a former RN who was criminally convicted after making a medication error that ended the life of the patient. In the 8 years since this event happened, I have learned so much about what it means to be human... Read More →

Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:15am - 9:35am MDT
Grand Ballroom

General Session, Conference Day 3

2026 Community of Human and Organizational Learning 32nd Annual Conference

RaDonda Vaught

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2026 Community of Human and Organizational Learning 32nd Annual Conference

RaDonda Vaught

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