Risk Mgmt Seminar 4.25 CEs

Course Description:

Risk Management Seminar for Dental Professional Liability (4.25 CEs) Adel "Al" Rizkalla, DDS & Mark V. Franco, Esq. The Risk Management Seminar will provide practical suggestions and approaches that can successfully avoid common malpractice risks in the dental practice. With the use of actual claims, a variety of risk management topics will be discussed. National claim trends will be discussed with a Maine defense attorney discussing local claim trends. This course is designed and appropriate for all general dentists, specialists, and office staff members. Important fundamentals of risk management that will be addressed include: - Implementing office protocols so the entire team utilizes the same risk and safety policies. - Updates on current treatment guidelines. - Understanding the basic principles of acceptable chart and record documentation and the responsibilities of protecting patient health information. - Examining excellent chart entries with a comparison of deficient chart entries and the impact of defending a claim. - Discover effective patient management strategies regarding non-clinical issues and adverse events. - Common allegations for specific dental procedures. - Considerations when refunding treatment fees. - Handling the angry patient and other communication tips. - Proper protocol for discharging a patient. - Benefits of the program including board complaint defense. - Learn the fundamentals of legal concepts including elements of malpractice, informed consent, vicarious liability, and negligence. Conflict of Interest / Financial Disclosure: None Recommended Audiences: G, S, DH, DA