Deciphering the Morse Code of Medical Malpractice

August 1, 2023

Course description

Join ISMIE claims and risk management colleagues, Terese Souders and Angela Mead, for a discussion on strategies to keep you and your practice safe from liability – in addition tips on what to do if you are faced with litigation. In this presentation, Souders and Mead will help learners recognize potential risks associated with topics such as documentation, communication, tracking and follow-up, and how these areas can lead to increased medical professional liability. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies for reducing risk, minimizing the likelihood of being named in a lawsuit and navigating litigation if it does occur. 

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize potential risk management landmines and how they can lead to increased medical professional liability
  • Summarize practical strategies for reducing risk and minimizing the likelihood of being named in a lawsuit
  • Identify actions to take – and not to take – if faced with litigation

Target audience

Physician and clinician policyholders

Disclosure

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.

CME information

ISMS logo This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.

Additional information

Estimated time for completion: 
1 hour
Disclaimer: 

The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
01/01/2023
Course expires: 
08/15/2023
Event starts: 
08/01/2023 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
08/01/2023 - 1:00pm
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Terese M. Souders, AICTerese Souders, AIC, is Assistant Vice President, Claims - Programs at ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. Her team guides policyholders through the claims and litigation process, which can at times be stressful and complex. With more than 25 years of experience in the medical professional liability field, Ms. Souders counsels physicians and other healthcare professionals through every step of litigation, often reminding them that successful outcomes require active participation and collaboration. Ms. Souders is a champion of ISMIE’s proven claims management process, which provides strategic analysis in close coordination with the defense team throughout the duration of the claim. Prior to working at ISMIE, where she has proudly served ISMIE policyholders for more than 20 years, Ms. Souders worked as a medical malpractice defense paralegal and a Healthcare Claims Analyst at CNA Insurance Companies.

Angela Mead, MPH, CPHRMAngela Mead, MPH, CPHRM, has been employed by ISMIE since 2022 and is a Risk Management Specialist. She utilizes her experience in the fields of patient safety, medical practice management, risk management, and quality to provide comprehensive consultations to ISMIE insureds, their employed staff, and brokers. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management through the American Hospital Association.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
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