McKesson Clinical Connection™ Webinar

Minimizing the Risks of Practice: Strategies for Improving Care at Your Facility
Date:
March 14, 2018
Time:
3:00 PM ET
 
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Webinar Description

Overview

Medical malpractice claims, personal injury lawsuits, and wrongful death allegations are common in today’s healthcare environment. It is important to understand the chain of events that prompt patients to initiate lawsuits so that healthcare professionals can take steps to minimize risks. This session will review the current legal landscape and how we can improve patient care while protecting ourselves.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the common care issues and chain of events that prompt individuals to initiate litigation
  • Define the elements of malpractice and duty
  • Define a minimum of three strategies to improve patient care and reduce the risk of litigation

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Nancy Collins, Ph.D., RDN, L.D., NWCC, FAND
President, Light Bulb Health, Inc.
Dr. Nancy Collins is a registered and licensed dietitian with expertise in the complex relationship between malnutrition, body composition, and tissue regeneration. She has over 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition and consulting. Dr. Collins is also nationally regarded as a medico-legal expert dealing with issues of regulatory compliance and the applicable standard of care in negligence, wrongful death and malpractice suits. She has served as an expert witness in over 450 legal matters.
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Who Should Attend
  • Clinicians
  • Nurse Managers
  • Treatment Nurses
  • Wound Care Teams
  • Clinic Directors
  • MDS Coordinators
  • Consultants
 

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Registration Form
  Minimizing the Risks of Practice: Strategies for Improving Care at Your Facility  
Date:
March 14, 2018
Time:
3:00 PM ET

Date:
March 14, 2018
Time:
3:00 PM ET

Overview

Medical malpractice claims, personal injury lawsuits, and wrongful death allegations are common in today’s healthcare environment. It is important to understand the chain of events that prompt patients to initiate lawsuits so that healthcare professionals can take steps to minimize risks. This session will review the current legal landscape and how we can improve patient care while protecting ourselves.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the common care issues and chain of events that prompt individuals to initiate litigation
  • Define the elements of malpractice and duty
  • Define a minimum of three strategies to improve patient care and reduce the risk of litigation
About the Speaker
  Nancy Collins, Ph.D., RDN, L.D., NWCC, FAND
Dr. Nancy Collins is a registered and licensed dietitian with expertise in the complex relationship between malnutrition, body composition, and tissue regeneration. She has over 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition and consulting. Dr. Collins is also nationally regarded as a medico-legal expert dealing with issues of regulatory compliance and the applicable standard of care in negligence, wrongful death and malpractice suits. She has served as an expert witness in over 450 legal matters.
Who Should Attend
  • Clinicians
  • Nurse Managers
  • Treatment Nurses
  • Wound Care Teams
  • Clinic Directors
  • MDS Coordinators
  • Consultants
 
 
Webinar Description

Overview

Medical malpractice claims, personal injury lawsuits, and wrongful death allegations are common in today’s healthcare environment. It is important to understand the chain of events that prompt patients to initiate lawsuits so that healthcare professionals can take steps to minimize risks. This session will review the current legal landscape and how we can improve patient care while protecting ourselves.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the common care issues and chain of events that prompt individuals to initiate litigation
  • Define the elements of malpractice and duty
  • Define a minimum of three strategies to improve patient care and reduce the risk of litigation

About the Speaker
Nancy Collins, Ph.D., RDN, L.D., NWCC, FAND
Dr. Nancy Collins is a registered and licensed dietitian with expertise in the complex relationship between malnutrition, body composition, and tissue regeneration. She has over 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition and consulting. Dr. Collins is also nationally regarded as a medico-legal expert dealing with issues of regulatory compliance and the applicable standard of care in negligence, wrongful death and malpractice suits. She has served as an expert witness in over 450 legal matters.

Who Should Attend
  • Clinicians
  • Nurse Managers
  • Treatment Nurses
  • Wound Care Teams
  • Clinic Directors
  • MDS Coordinators
  • Consultants
 
Registration Form

 

Registration Form

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