Description
Does your practice employ or plan to employ nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants? Employment trends indicate an increasing number of Advanced Practice Professionals (APP) in healthcare settings. However, due to the sheer volume – not professional capabilities – of APPs in our members’ offices, CAP anticipates an increased vulnerability to medical liability lawsuits.
Amy McLain, BSN, RN, senior risk management and patient safety specialist at the Cooperative of American Physicians, will provide insights and strategies that will improve patient safety within your medical practice. Through detailed analysis of actual closed claims, Ms. McLain will teach attendees about:
Attendees of this webinar will learn about:
- APP medical liability issues through the analysis of actual closed claims
- Common malpractice allegations against physicians and the APP
- Contributing factors that jeopardize patient safety and increase liability risk
- Recommended risk management and patient safety strategies to improve patient outcomes
- How physicians can create a collaborative working relationship with APPs
Contributors
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Amy McLain, BSN, RN
Amy McLain, BSN, RN has more than 20 years of experience in nursing, risk management, and medical liability early intervention. At CAP, Ms. McLain works with members to help preemptively minimize their liability risk and increase patient safety through education presentations, office visits, and assessments. She is a key asset in the CAP Cares program, helping members manage adverse events when they arise.
Ms. McLain earned a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing from William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS, and is a registered nurse who has practiced in four states. She is a current member of the Southern California Association for Healthcare Risk Management (SCAHRM).