Anesthesia Care: Preventing Dental Injury
Description
Dental injury claims continue to make up almost a quarter of all anesthesiology claims (22 percent) with over 30 percent of tooth damage claims resulting in indemnity payments to the plaintiff. Due to the frequent occurrence of dental injury claims, anesthesia professionals must be aware of dental injury causes, preventive measures, and steps to take if injury occurs.
| Course ID #: | TDE 221162.0 | Issue Date: | 1/30/2023 | Expiration Date: | 1/30/2026 |
Description of the Professional Practice Gap (PPG)
TDC closed claims data shows that almost one quarter of all anesthesia claims (22 percent), are the result of dental injury. To prevent dental injuries and claims, anesthesia professionals need education on the risk factors that can lead to dental injury, the importance of the pre-anesthetic assessment, and the necessary documentation of dental status pre- and post-anesthesia.
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of risk factors, preventive actions, and the elements of a thorough pre-anesthetic assessment by passing the post-test with score of ≥ 80%.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Recognize intraoperative and postoperative causes of dental injury.
- Apply two strategies to reduce the occurrence of dental injury.
- Identify methods to improve preanesthetic examination and documentation.
Course Developers
Julie Brightwell, BSN, JD, RN, CPHRM, CPPS, Director, Healthcare Systems Patient Safety, The Doctors Company
Kimberly Hathaway, MSN, RN, CPHRM, CPHQ, Director Patient Safety Healthcare Quality & Risk Management, The Doctors Company
Johanna Lackner, MPH, MSW, Senior Director, Continuing Professional Development, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company
AMA Accreditation and Disclosure Statement
The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.
The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. No commercial support was provided for this activity.
ADA Accreditation and Disclosure Statement
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) by The Doctors Company.
The Doctors Company is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/CERP.
The Doctors Company designates this activity for one 0.75 continuing education credit.
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. No commercial support was provided for this activity.
ANCC Accreditation and Disclosure Statement
The Doctors Company is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 nursing contact hour. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. No commercial support was provided for this activity.
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. We recommend that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.
Complies with State Requirements
Please SEE the Federation of State Medical Boards overview of Continuing Medical Education requirements by State.
Please SEE the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse CE Requirements by State.
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Contact Us
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Resource
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