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Litigation Traps for Surgical Practices
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12:30–1:30 PM (PST), 3:30–4:30 PM (EST) Online Seminar
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Purpose:
This course is designed with an emphasis on surgical errors that have been identified as frequent and preventable events by the Joint Commission, National Patient Safety Foundation, and Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Physician engagement and participation in hospital patient safety initiatives is critical to improving outcomes for patients. Physician collaboration with hospitals is crucial in preventing wrong site surgeries, retained foreign objects, medication errors, and surgical site infections.
Objective:
- Describe methods for preventing wrong site surgery, retained foreign objects, and infections.
Agenda
- National Patient Safety Initiatives
- The Joint Commission (TJC)
- National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
- Frequent and Preventable Surgical and Procedural Events
- Wrong Site Surgeries
- Retained Foreign Objects
- Surgical Site Infections
CME Credits:
The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
The Doctors Company designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Fees & Log-in Instructions:
Participation in this course is offered at no charge to members of The Doctors Company. Space is limited. Log-in instructions will be provided two weeks prior to the date of the Webinar.
