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Malpractice 101 and Managing Adverse Events Course for NSDP members: no charge (a $45 savings)
Summary:
What do dentists need to know about medical malpractice? This program will discuss top allegations made against dentists in malpractice lawsuits as well as patient injuries and outcomes. Using this information, dentists can examine their own practices in relation to the claims and losses experienced by their peers. Selected claims asserted against dentists will be discussed, along with professional liability insurance basics and risk management tools.
What do dentists need to know about medical malpractice? This program will discuss top allegations made against dentists in malpractice lawsuits as well as patient injuries and outcomes. Using this information, dentists can examine their own practices in relation to the claims and losses experienced by their peers. Selected claims asserted against dentists will be discussed, along with professional liability insurance basics and risk management tools.
Course Objectives:
- Define professional liability and understand the elements of malpractice.
- List the leading allegations made against dentists in malpractice lawsuits.
- Identify key risk management tools that dentists can incorporate into their practice.
Speakers:
- Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM; VP Risk Management, Dentist’s Advantage/Aon Affinity
- Ronald R Zentz, RPh, DDS, FAGD, CPHRM; Risk Control Consulting Director, CNA
Course content developed by:
- Dr. Ronald Zentz, Risk Control Consulting Director, CNA Specialty Risk Control
- Jennifer Flynn, VP, Risk Management, Dentist’s Advantage/Aon Affinity Healthcare Division
- Georgia Reiner, Senior Risk Specialist, Dentist’s Advantage/Aon Affinity Healthcare Division
The course speakers and developers report no conflicts of interest. Their brief biographies can be viewed here [hyperlink] or from the Attachments tab on the course home screen after registering logging into the course.
AGD Subject Code:
565 (Documentation & Risk Management) – 1.25 CE Hrs
565 (Documentation & Risk Management) – 1.25 CE Hrs
Electronically mediated online course.
Release date: 11/2021. Review date: 7/2024. Expiration date: 10/31/2026
Release date: 11/2021. Review date: 7/2024. Expiration date: 10/31/2026
*Credit toward dental license renewal may vary according to CE hours approved by state dental boards. Approved for IL CE credit. (The IL Administrative Code Sect 1220.440 (b)(2) states that CE credit may be earned for courses given by approved CE sponsors that meet the requirements of (b)(1). Per 1220.440 (b)(2)(E), this includes Academy of General Dentistry approved sponsors.)
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