THE RISK
MANAGEMENT PUZZLE:
PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER
6.25 CME/6.0 CE
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In
this valuable and exciting all-day seminar, we will address the
top malpractice concerns of psychiatrists and mental healthcare
professionals. Join us and you will have an opportunity to
participate in a “claims committee meeting” via an
audience response system and to experience how risk management
practices impact the resolution of lawsuits. You will also hear
from our distinguished physician and attorney guest faculty and
join a panel discussion with these experts.
• Registration
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Seminar Dates and Locations
• Intended Audience
• Objectives
• Agenda
• Featured Speakers
• CME/CE Information
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All seminars begin at 8:00 a.m. and concludes
at 3:30 p.m.
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.
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| INTENDED
AUDIENCE |
This activity is intended
to meet the educational needs of psychiatrists and other medical
and non-medical behavioral healthcare professionals.
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| OBJECTIVES |
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Identify
the steps in the Risk Management Process |
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Name
the four elements of a medical malpractice lawsuit |
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Explain
the role of the expert medical witness |
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Summarize
the difference between the concepts of Standard of Care and Quality
of Care |
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Utilize
a system for monitoring prescribed medications |
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Choose
an assessment process for ongoing evaluation of suicide risk |
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Describe
the relationship between claims data/experience and risk management
advice |
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Describe
the informed consent process |
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Identify
resources and stay up to date about medication issues |
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Explain
why communication is an ongoing process and should include disclosures
of adverse events |
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Explain
the benefits for treatment of a good relationship with patients
and their families |
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Differentiate
between a “conceptual” approach to documentation and a
“content” approach to documentation |
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Identify
key elements that should be included in every patient record |
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Identify
the different ways in which a patient record might be used |
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Develop
an authorization for release of information |
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Understand
the importance of having a process to handle requests for information |
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Understand
the importance of keeping information secure |
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Explain
the difference between termination of treatment and abandonment |
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Identify
three reasons to end a treatment relationship |
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Describe
the steps of the termination of treatment process |
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Risk Management Basics |
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Sitting in on a Claims Committee
Meeting |
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Prescribing – Managing
the Risks |
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Communication – Why
It’s So Important |
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Documentation – Panel
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Discussion |
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Hot topics |
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Q & A |
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All seminars begin at 8:00
a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m.
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. |
| FEATURED
SPEAKERS |
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Jacqueline M. Melonas, RN, MS, JD
Vice President, Risk Management
Professional Risk Management Services, Inc.
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Gregory Alsip, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
New York University School of Medicine
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Donna Vanderpool, MBA,
JD
Assistant Vice President, Risk Management
Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. |
Jeffrey L. Metzner, MD
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
University of Colorado School of Medicine
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Marynell Hinton, MA, ARM
Senior Risk Manager
Professional Risk Management Services, Inc.
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Andrew Vernick, Esq.
Wharton, Levin, Ehrmantraut, Klein & Nash, PA |
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Charles D. Cash, JD, LLM
Senior Risk Manager
Professional Risk Management Services, Inc.
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Stephen L. Hewitt, Esq.
Hewitt & Truszkowski Law Office |
Darren Bouwmeester, JD
Risk Manager
Professional Risk Management Services, Inc. |
Marie E. Colmey, Esq.
Hewit & Truszkowski Law Office |
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Paul K. Vey, Esq.
Pietragallo, Bosick & Gordon, LLP
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| PREMIUM
CREDIT |
| 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. 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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This activity has been planned
and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies
of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American College
of Medical Quality (ACMQ) and Professional Risk Management Services.
The ACMQ is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical
education for physicians.
The American College
of Medical Quality designates this educational activity for a
maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians
should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
CE Information:
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. 6.0
CE Hours/Credits
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| REGISTER
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Registration includes:
- Seminar materials including articles, slides and reference materials
- Continental breakfast, lunch and breaks
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.)
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Access the standard registration page for The Risk Management Puzzle seminar. Residents and Early Career Psychiatrists receive special rates!
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Log into For Participants Only to access your . You are also eligible to receive a 5% premium discount! |
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