Reducing Liability While Managing Emergency Department Patients Under PEC

Overview

Join us as we explore strategies to reduce liability when managing patients in the emergency department who may require the issuance of a Physician Emergency Certificate (PEC).

Speaker Jamie Lamb, Vice President of Claims Operations at LHA Trust Funds, will provide an in-depth analysis of common system failures and risks to avoid. Emphasis will be placed on the critical role of thorough documentation and compliance with evaluation requirements. Additionally, the session will highlight best practices for handling situations involving potential violence to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.

Registration

Should I Attend?

Anyone interested in reducing liability in the emergency department, including ED Directors, Social Workers, CNOs, Risk Managers, Nurse Managers, Staff Nurses, and Quality Coordinators, should attend this webinar.

Objectives

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Identify common system failures and risks associated with the issuance of a Physician Emergency Certificate (PEC).
• Learn best practices for maintaining accurate and thorough documentation in the emergency department.
• Understand the essential evaluation requirements for patients under PEC consideration.
• Gain strategies to manage and mitigate risks related to potential patient violence.
• Enhance risk management practices to reduce liability in emergency care settings.

Agenda

10:00 am – 10:05 am: Speaker Introduction, Objectives, Disclosures

10:05 am – 10:55 am: Strategies to Reduce Liability in the ED

10:55 am – 11:00 am: Q&A

Continuing Education

Participants will receive 1.0 nursing contact hours from the Hospital Services of Louisiana, Inc. for complete attendance of the program. Hospital Services of Louisiana, Inc is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing – CE Provider #60.

CHSP/CPSO: 1.0 contact hours of continuing education credit toward fulfillment of the requirements of CHSP designation of Certified Healthcare Safety Professional & CPSO designation of Certified Patient Safety Officer.

Accommodations

Please contact LHA Trust Funds if you have a disability that may require special accommodations for this educational opportunity. LHA Trust Funds is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants.