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Reducing Vaccine Liability Exposure for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals - Activity ID 3750
Monday, July 22, 2024, - Thursday, July 22, 2027, 12:00 AM
Online

Target Audience:
Curriculum: Communication,Informed Consent/Shared Decision Making,Litigation,Medication Management,Patient Relationships,Practice Improvement,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (1.00 hours)

This continuing education program provides the pediatric healthcare professional with best practices for identifying, reducing, and managing vaccine-related liability exposures. Learners will respond to case-vignette based Q&A to test their comprehension of the concepts discussed.
Author(s): Patti L. Ellis, RN, BSN, CPHRM, FASHRM


CECMENursing Contact HoursCommunicationInformed Consent/Shared Decision MakingLitigationMedication ManagementPatient RelationshipsPractice Improvement

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Pain Management Closed Claim Analysis: Looking at Risks and Lessons Learned - Activity ID 3721
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, - Saturday, June 13, 2026, 12:00 AM
Online

Target Audience:
Curriculum: Closed Claims Studies,Litigation,Medication Management,Opioids,Featured,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.25 hours)

This analysis of claims filed against pain management physicians provides information on interventional approaches to mitigate the risks of unintended outcomes or harms. Jennifer Bolen, JD provides expert case reviews. A must for any physician who prescribes narcotic pain medication.
Author(s): Michelle Swift, RN JD and Jennifer Bolen, JD


CECMEClosed Claims StudiesLitigationMedication ManagementOpioidsFeatured

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Prevention of Dental Errors 2024 - 2026 (National Edition) - Activity ID 3693
Monday, June 3, 2024, - Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
Online

Target Audience:
Curriculum: Artificial Intelligence,Communication,Documentation/EHR/Patient Records,Litigation,Patient Relationships,Featured,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.00 hours), Continuing Education (ADA-CERP) (2.00 hours), Dental Other (non-dentists) Attendance (2.00 hours)

Most dental errors occur due to systems failures in the delivery of care. This program presents lessons drawn from malpractice data regarding common performance and diagnostic errors. Loss prevention strategies and how to conduct root cause analyses to identify the sources of errors is discussed.
Author(s): Susan C Boisvert, BSN, MHSA, CPPS, CPHRM, DFASHRM


CECMEDental CEArtificial IntelligenceCommunicationDocumentation/EHR/Patient RecordsLitigationPatient RelationshipsFeatured

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TDE 231297.0 COVID-19: Malpractice Claim Allegations and Protections (The Doctor's Advocate CME)
Monday, January 1, 2024, - Friday, June 5, 2026, 11:00 PM
Online

Target Audience: Curriculum: COVID-19/Infection Control,Testing/Referral Tracking,Litigation,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)

Malpractice claims related to the pandemic’s early days are now reaching courts. What types of claims will we see related to COVID-19? And will the qualified immunities enacted to protect healthcare professionals withstand challenges?
Author(s): J. Brightwell, J. Lackner


CECMECOVID-19/Infection ControlTesting/Referral TrackingLitigation

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TDE 231421 Team Physicians: Mitigating Liability Risks (The Doctor's Advocate CME)
Monday, November 27, 2023, - Friday, November 27, 2026, 12:00 AM
Online

Target Audience:
Curriculum: Litigation,Patient Relationships,Practice Improvement,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)

Author(s): J. Brightwell, J. Lackner


CECMELitigationPatient RelationshipsPractice Improvement

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Shoulder Dystocia Clinician-Patient Disclosure -Activity ID 3426
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, - Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12:00 AM
Online

Target Audience:
Curriculum: Communication,Disclosure/Adverse Events,Litigation,Patient Relationships,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (0.50 hours)

This patient simulation will help clinicians  improve communication when disclosing a shoulder dystocia injury to patients and families.  Effective communication integral to clinical practice and has been shown to positively influence outcomes by increasing patient understanding and trust.
Author(s): John Andenoro MD, David Feldman MD, Perter Kolbet JD


CECMENursing Contact HoursCommunicationDisclosure/Adverse EventsLitigationPatient Relationships

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Cardiology — Business of Medicine: Lessons from Medical Malpractice Claims - Activity 3421
Thursday, October 26, 2023, - Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
Online

Target Audience:
Curriculum: Testing/Referral Tracking,Litigation,Medication Management,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (0.50 hours), Continuing Education (ADA-CERP) (0.50 hours), Dental Other (non-dentists) Attendance (0.50 hours)

This educational activity is from an article that was published in Cardiology Magazine (June 2023) and explains the Three Ps – Prevent, Preclude and Prevail – as key elements to reduce clinician risk related to malpractice litigation.
Author(s): D. Davidson, A. Wasdin, J. Lackner


CECMEDental CENursing Contact HoursTesting/Referral TrackingLitigationMedication Management

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Patient Termination - Activity ID 3322
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, - Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:00 AM
Online

Target Audience:
Curriculum: Communication,Litigation,Patient Relationships,Practice Management,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (0.50 hours), Continuing Education (ADA-CERP) (0.50 hours), Dental Other (non-dentists) Attendance (0.50 hours)

This audio presentation gives healthcare providers information on how to mitigate their risk when terminating a patient relationship. Topics covered include establishing and managing patient expectations, special circumstances to consider prior to termination, and elements of the termination notice.
Author(s): Julie Ritzman, MBA, CPHRM


CECMEDental CENursing Contact HoursCommunicationLitigationPatient RelationshipsPractice Management

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Risk Management 101 for Healthcare Professionals: Malpractice, Patient Relations, and Documentation - Activity ID 3301
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, - Saturday, June 27, 2026, 12:00 AM
Online

Target Audience:
Curriculum: Closed Claims Studies,Communication,Documentation/EHR/Patient Records,Litigation,Malpractice Insurance,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.50 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (1.50 hours), Continuing Education (ADA-CERP) (1.50 hours), Dental Other (non-dentists) Attendance (1.50 hours)

This introductory level course on basic risk management focuses on malpractice, patient communication, and documentation. Healthcare professionals new to practice and those more experienced will learn the legal elements of a malpractice claim that must be proven for a plaintiff to prevail.
Author(s): Robert D. Morton MAS, CPPS, CPHRM, ARM


CECMEDental CENursing Contact HoursClosed Claims StudiesCommunicationDocumentation/EHR/Patient RecordsLitigationMalpractice Insurance

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You Have Been Served with a Malpractice Lawsuit or a Regulatory Action Notice - Now What? - Activity ID 3310
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, - Sunday, May 31, 2026, 12:00 AM
Online

Target Audience:
Curriculum: Litigation,Malpractice Insurance,
Credits: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours), Contact Hours (ANCC) (0.50 hours)

The concern regarding malpractice litigation is well-founded, and regulatory and licensing actions can pose significant challenges. Clinicians must be prepared and knowledgeable about navigating legal notices and taking appropriate steps to ensure compliance.
Author(s): Susan O'Brian, JD and Michelle Swift, RN, JD


CECMENursing Contact HoursLitigationMalpractice Insurance