| SEMINAR
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The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
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| REGISTER |
We offer two methods of registration, standard registration and complimentary registration for participants of The Psychiatrists' Program. If you are not yet a participant of The Program, learn more about valuable benefits of participation.)
Registration includes:
- Seminar materials including articles, slides and reference materials
- Continental breakfast, lunch and breaks
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED; THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURRED.
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| INTENDED
AUDIENCE |
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of psychiatrists and other behavioral healthcare clinicians in clinical practice.
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| PROGRAM OVERVIEW |
Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. (PRMS, Inc.) has identified the issues of treating patients with suicidal behaviors, professional liability risks associated with prescribing medication, maintaining the confidentiality of information, proper termination of the psychiatrist-patient relationship, professional liability risks associated related to technology, and professional liability risks related to forensic activities to be an educational need based on a review of claims/event data, calls about these topics received on the Risk Management Consultation Service (RMCS) helpline, the results of a self-administered physician audit, a literature review, and consensus of risk management experts. |
| OBJECTIVES |
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Utilize a suicide assessment tool
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Document initial and on-going suicide assessment |
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Incorporate discussion of off-label use with patient in the informed consent process |
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Manage medication monitoring with a formal monitoring system |
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Eliminate improper disclosures of confidential information |
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Determine appropriate response to subpoenas |
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Apply the termination of treatment process appropriately |
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Determine the appropriateness of termination in a given treatment relationship |
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Recognize professional liability risks related to technology |
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Recognize professional liability risks related to forensic activities |
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7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Registration
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7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Introduction
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8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. High Risk Exposure Areas: Suicide
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9:15 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Break
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9:25 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. High Risk Exposure Areas: Psychopharmacology
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10:25 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Break
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10:35 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Don’t Forget the Basics
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11:20 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Potential New Areas of Liability Exposure
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11:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon Q&A |
| PLANNERS AND FACULTY |
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For complete bio information, please visit http://www.psychprogram.com//FPO/rm_staff.aspx.
Jacqueline M. Melonas, RN, MS, JD - Vice President, Risk Management
Donna L. Vanderpool, MBA, JD - Assistant Vice President, Risk Management
Marynell Hinton , MA , ARM - Senior Risk Manager
Charles D. Cash, JD, LLM - Senior Risk Manager
Denita Neal, JD – Risk Manager
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| PREMIUM
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As a benefit of participation in The Psychiatrists’ Program, attendees of this seminar are eligible to receive a 5% rate reduction on their Program insurance premium.
New York Doctors, Please Note: Psychiatrists practicing in New York are required to complete a program approved by the New York State Insurance Department to receive the 5% credit. This program does not meet New York State requirements. For information about risk management courses that meet New York State requirements please visit www.psychprogram.com. |
| CME/CE INFORMATION |
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Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. (PRMS, Inc.) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. (PRMS, Inc.) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Statement of Continuing Education Credit: Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
4.0 CE Hours/Credits
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:
The following planners/faculty reported the following financial relationships to products or devices that they have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity.
Jacqueline M. Melonas: Ms. Melonas is a full-time employee of PRMS, Inc.
Donna L. Vanderpool: Ms. Vanderpool is a full-time employee of PRMS, Inc.
Marynell Hinton: Ms. Hinton is a full-time employee of PRMS, Inc.
Charles D. Cash: Mr. Cash is a full-time employee of PRMS, Inc.
Denita Neal: Ms. Neal is a full-time employee of PRMS, Inc.
PRMS, Inc. contracts with Eli Lilly and Company to provide risk management content related to the management of medical malpractice liability. Eli Lilly and Company provided no commercial support for this CME activity.
Method of Participation* Physicians must attend the in-person activity and complete an evaluation form. Certificates will be provided to participants upon completion of the activity and receipt of the evaluation form.
Estimated Time to Complete: 4 hours
Disclosure of Off-label Use: This CME activity will not include any discussion of off-label uses of drugs.
Disclaimer: The law is not static, neither is its interpretation. Additional state or federal statutes, cases, rules, or regulations may apply or influence a specific matter. The information provided intended to refer to risk management concerns and options only. It is not to be construed as legal advice and should not be maintained as any part of a patient’s record .
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*NOTE: This educational activity does NOT meet the requirements for the New York State Excess Medical Malpractice Risk Management Program or the New York State Premium Credit Risk Management Program.
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