Documentation in patient health records is used in a variety of ways. It memorializes patient care, facilitates communication among caregivers, forms the basis for coding and billing, provides data pertinent
Healthcare professionals and staff occasionally encounter angry patients and/or their family members. In recent years, the frequency of these encounters appears to be increasing. This program offers insight into the
Documentation in patient health records is used in a variety of ways. It memorializes patient care, facilitates communication among caregivers, forms the basis for coding and billing, provides data pertinent
Whether from a place of personal autonomy or distrust, patients are refusing medical care and advice at a point in care that could have significant consequences, which is referred to
Healthcare professionals and staff occasionally encounter angry patients and/or their family members. In recent years, the frequency of these encounters appears to be increasing. This program offers insight into the
Lack of, or inadequate, informed consent is an allegation often cited in malpractice or negligence claims. This program reviews the evolution of informed consent and the requisite elements of an
The diagnostic process often includes multiple steps over the course of time. Errors that occur during this process may go unrecognized, despite the fact that these errors are common, more
The prevalence of diagnostic errors frequently goes unrecognized, despite the fact that these errors are common, more likely to harm patients than other types of errors, and often are preventable.
The diagnostic process often includes multiple steps over the course of time. Errors that occur during this process may go unrecognized, despite the fact that these errors are common, more
The prevalence of diagnostic errors frequently goes unrecognized, despite the fact that these errors are common, more likely to harm patients than other types of errors, and often are preventable.
You’ve heard that HIPAA is changing—but are you ready to implement major changes to your HIPAA compliance? The forthcoming modifications to HIPAA are extensive: impacting Policies, Training, Business Associate Agreements,
Healthcare professionals are trained to resolve professional differences of opinion collegially. Similarly, many people try to avoid creating conflict with others through the course of their normal daily lives. What
1. Assess the ethical challenges and responsibilities of healthcare providers in identifying and managing patients with body dysmorphic disorder in the context of aesthetic medicine. 2. Analyze the psychological underpinnings
1. Examine the types of social media devices and formats. 2. Describe how social media is used by healthcare and dental professionals. 3. Discuss the regulatory provisions and professional guidelines
1. Identify claims trends. 2. Identify risk identification and mitigation strategies. 3. Identify known trends with claims causations.
1. Identify ways to make a positive impression during patient encounters. 2. Devise approaches for developing telephone and electronic communication policies. 3. Determine strategies for managing patient complaints. 4. Determine
1. Understand the role of informed consent in malpractice allegations and cases. 2. Articulate key elements of a thorough informed consent process and criteria to consider incorporating into the process.
Social media is ubiquitous, highly divisive, and most importantly, it can be dangerous for healthcare and dental providers without the appropriate controls in place. This program examines social media devices,
Difficult patients can be hard to manage within a medical practice. This session provides insight to help teams with identifying factors that may contribute to non-compliant behaviors. In addition this
This session will cover the current challenges in healthcare communications, including the most successful approaches to ensuring patient comprehension. This session will review case examples, to help the audience think
Medical documentation needs to be reviewed regularly with teams to help them stay on top of basic processes, in addition to provide understanding around updated guidelines. As an example, Informed
Event reporting and effective investigations of safety events as well as near misses are a critical element in a culture of safety. Through identification of causal factors and process issues,
Discuss the role of informed consent in malpractice allegations and cases. Articulate key elements of a thorough informed consent process and criteria to consider incorporating into the process. Discuss informed