Session Information
ASHRM 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition
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Children's Chatter: Pediatric Liability Trends for Children's Hospitals
Track
:
Claims and Litigation
Program Code:
M-26
Date:
Monday, October 17, 2011
Time:
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
EST
Location:
Mtg Room 126 A-C
PRESENTER
:
Description
Minor patients treated in children’s hospitals and other pediatric facilities pose distinct risks. This session will review national pediatric closed claim data from malpractice insurers for both hospital and physician claims. Special emphasis will be placed on most common allegations, conditions, procedures, and related indemnity.
The unique practical issues associated with the defense of claims involving a major children’s hospital will also be reviewed by an inhouse lawyer.
The unique practical issues associated with the defense of claims involving a major children’s hospital will also be reviewed by an inhouse lawyer.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- 1. Identify the most common causes of claims against childrens hospitals and pediatricians
- 2. Use the national claims data to filter their own internal claim trends and improve quality initia
- 3. Use the claims defense experience of another pediatric facility to improve their own experience
This session is a part of:
This session is a part of: