Telemedicine During COVID-19: Considerations for Keeping Your Patients Safe

March 26, 2020

Course Description

The COVID-19 pandemic has had rapid and significant impacts on the healthcare system. It’s leaving medical professionals with many questions: Can I use telemedicine to continue safely caring for my patients? Have any regulations changed? What do I need to know now? 

ISMIE’s National Risk Management & Patient Safety Advisor, Brian J. Murphy, will walk through how COVID-19 has affected healthcare professionals and the healthcare system. He will also discuss risk management considerations to keep in mind when practicing telemedicine so you can continue to provide effective care while keeping your patients, your staff, and yourself safe during these uncertain times. 

Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss various federal updates related to telemedicine and the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Summarize risk management considerations for using telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic

Target Audience

Physician and clinician policyholders

Note

This activity does not offer CME.

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 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
03/23/2020
Course expires: 
04/07/2020
Event starts: 
03/26/2020 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
03/26/2020 - 1:00pm
Rating: 
0

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Participation Credit
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