Medical Director Risks in Post Acute Care
Program Description
Post-acute hospitalist medical directors must recognize their unique scope of practice risks and identify priorities for change in their role. This session will provide hospitalist medical directors with an opportunity to identify areas for potential focus, modification, and documentation of their role and participation in the post-acute facility. Reducing practice risks can reduce professional liability risks, improve business operations, and enhance patient care.
Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the role of a medical director in post-acute care
- Identify two high risk areas in the medical director's role
- Describe two strategies to reduce risks for a post-acute medical director
Disclosure
No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.
Faculty
Kathleen Stillwell, MPA/HSA, RN, CPHRM
Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company
Richard Cahill, JD
Vice President, Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company
Continuing Education Credit
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 one and one-half (1.5) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| Course ID#: | TDS16511.2 |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | 7/7/16 |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | 9/2/16 |
Disclaimer
The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends 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.
Contact Us
If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.