Legal Pitfalls in Healthcare and How to Avoid Them
As a certified legal nurse consultant with thirty years experience as both a plaintiff and defense expert, I have been involved with and been witness to many unfortunate lawsuits that could have been avoided.
Anyone can file a suit, but there must be evidentiary support and culpability to win a claim.
Families and responsible parties often act from a position of guilt and advocacy as opposed to seeking wealth. In this full day program, we will narrate how suits are formulated and how “death by a thousand paper cuts” sends family to the local litigator seeking a pound of flesh.
Protect your organization by having your staff understand the importance of good customer service and how the likelihood to recommend the business to others is a good indicator of customer satisfaction. In the world of lawsuits, it isn’t about being perfect, it’s about the relationship you have with your stakeholders and the culture of your organization. Participants will:
Discuss how various suits are filed and what needs to be present in order to file a claim
Review the step-by-step process of a suit
Identify common legal pitfalls in healthcare
Outline the importance of relationships in avoiding litigation