Minimizing the Risks of Practice: What Dietitians Should Know About Lawsuits and the Common Care Issues That Give Rise to Litigation
November 18, 2009
50 Minutes Plus 10 Minutes Q & A
Presented by Dr. Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA
TIME:
1 PM Central Daylight Time
2 PM Eastern Daylight Time
12:00 NOON Mountain Daylight Time
11 AM Pacific Daylight Time
10 AM Alaska Daylight Time
8 AM Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time
CPEs: 1 hours, Level II
Cost: $27 per site (Supported in part by Abbott Nutrition)
After registration, you will receive information to download further information about the Webinar INCLUDING HOW TO ACCESS.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- 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 documentation and patient care and reduce the risk of litigation
Abstract:
Medical malpractice claims, personal injury lawsuits, and wrongful death allegations are common in today’s healthcare environment. Some of the most common issues in lawsuits are unintended weight loss, dehydration and non-healing wounds. Since all of these issues have nutrition components, dietitians are more frequently finding themselves involved in these matters. It is important to have an understanding of the chain of events that prompt patients to initiate lawsuits so that healthcare professionals can take steps to minimize risks. This involves not only a thorough knowledge of the latest therapeutic treatments for these conditions but also knowledge of how the medical record, staff training, standards of practice and personal attitudes play into the outcome of lawsuits. This session will review the current legal landscape to further the understanding of how we can improve patient care while protecting ourselves.
Speaker Introduction:
Dr. Nancy Collins, founder of www.RD411.com, is a registered and licensed dietitian based in South Florida. Dr. Collins has over twenty years of practitioner experience in foodservice management, clinical nutrition, and consulting to health care institutions. She is nationally known as a medico-legal expert dealing with the issues of malnutrition, wound healing, and unintended weight loss and has served as an expert witness in over 400 legal matters. Dr. Collins is a frequent speaker at medical education symposia and a prolific author. Dr. Collins is an editorial advisor to the journal Advances in Skin and Wound Care, a contributing editor for Ostomy-Wound Management, and a columnist for Today’s Diet and Nutrition. She is also the member of many medical advisory boards including the American Professional Wound Care Association, which awarded her Fellow status. Dr. Collins is a past president of the Florida Dietetic Association and a past chairperson of the Nutrition Entrepreneurs practice group of the American Dietetic Association. In 2007, Dr. Collins was elected to a three year term as Florida affiliate delegate to the ADA.
“Please note that information provided in this Webinar should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific fact or circumstance. Consult a lawyer concerning your own situation and for any legal questions.”
