How to Reduce Liability Risks When Supervising NPs and PAs
Program Description
Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants benefit from an increased awareness and understanding of lessons learned from closed malpractice claims for their specialty. Attend this session to learn what the malpractice claims data shows as the most frequent types of claims, severity of losses, and related risk issues. Learn strategies to help you successfully overcome malpractice risks for physicians supervising nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Objectives
After completing this activity, learners will be able to:
- Identify actual liability risks related to physician supervision of nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Discuss reasons for the three frequent allegations in malpractice claims involving nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Assess their practice to identify at least one strategy that can potentially reduce risks for a physician supervising nurse practitioners and physician assistants
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
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 (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| Course ID#: | TDS 16308.3 |
| Issue Date for This Activity: | 06/14/2016 |
| Expiration Date for This Activity: | 08/06/2016 |
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.