Risk Management 101
Course description
Join Angela Mead, MPH, CPHRM, an experienced ISMIE risk manager, for an insightful session on practical strategies to keep you and your practice safe from liability. In this presentation, Mead will guide learners through key risks that contribute to medical professional liability, including those related to documentation, communication, tracking and follow-up. Attendees will leave the presentation with practical strategies for reducing risk and minimizing the likelihood of being named in a lawsuit.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify common risk management pitfalls and how they can lead to increased medical professional liability
- Summarize practical strategies for reducing risk and keeping patients safe
Target audience
Physician and clinician policyholders
Additional information
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.
Angela Mead, MPH, CPHRM
Angela Mead, MPH, CPHRM, has been employed by ISMIE since 2022 and is a Senior 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.
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