Although pediatric vaccinations are generally regarded as routine, it is important to remain vigilant about patient safety. Our complimentary on-demand program, Reducing Vaccine Liability Exposure for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals, provides practitioners with best practices for identifying, reducing, and managing vaccine-related liability exposures. We have drawn on our professional liability closed claims data to identify common errors associated with vaccine care and treatment in the pediatric population and outline best practices for effective communication and managing vaccine-hesitant patients, families, and caregivers. Learners who successfully complete the activity can qualify for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or 1.00 ANCC contact hour.
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The guidelines suggested in this newsletter are not rules, do not constitute legal advice, and do not ensure a successful outcome. They attempt to define principles of practice for providing appropriate care. The principles are not inclusive of all proper methods of care nor exclusive of other methods reasonably directed at obtaining the same results.
The ultimate decision regarding the appropriateness of any treatment must be made by each healthcare provider considering the circumstances of the individual situation and in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the care is rendered.
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