Hospitalists: Patient Safety and Risk Management Issues
Track
:
Patient Safety
Program Code:
SA-20
Date:
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time:
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
Location:
401-403
PRESENTER
:
Laura Dixon, BS, JD, RN, CPHRM, Director, Department of Patient Safety, Western Region, The Doctors Company
Ms. Dixon joined The Doctors Company after 20 healthcare and risk management. In addition to surgical, critical care and pain management nursing, her experience includes insurance defense in medical malpractice. Laura is a recognized author and experienced speaker for risk-related topics and has had publications in the Colorado nurse periodical.
Description
This session utilizes closed case examples to set the stage for discussing common liability trends for hospitalists. Methods to reduce the exposures and improve delivery of safe care also are discussed. Methods for effective and safe communication for hospitalists and areas for communication breakdown in patient care are identified.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Identify areas for communication breakdown in patient care.
Identify current liability trends for Hospitalists.
Provide two methods for effective and safe communication for Hospitalists.