Preconference: Medicolegal Summit

Collaborative Medicolegal Summit: Strange Bedfellows

Thursday, May 17, 2018: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Dinner will be served.

Program Overview

This novel evening pre-conference will feature lively discourse among experienced plaintiff and defense attorneys, with oral arguments in sample cases covering both civil and regulatory matters. Attendee participation from physicians, attorneys, nurses, administrators and other professionals will be heavily featured. Practical, real-world tips will be shared to improve quality of care, communication, and documentation, thereby reducing bad outcomes and liability exposure. The importance of expert testimony in pursuing or defending these cases will be explored, including recommendations for those serving as expert witnesses or consultants. 


Learning Objectives

At the completion of this training participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the elements of a professional negligence, medical malpractice, or elder abuse cause of action, and common themes and theories of nursing home litigation.
  2. Assess the merits of a nursing home lawsuit and/or regulatory action, including strengths and weaknesses of specific claims.
  3. Recognize and address pitfalls in nursing home practice to improve care processes, communication and documentation.
  4. Express the essential features of a qualified expert witness in nursing home civil or regulatory matters.

Pre-Conference Fee

The Collaborative Medicolegal Summit: Strange Bedfellows Pre-Conference requires a separate registration fee.  Seating is limited for this event, early registration is recommended. Registration rates:

  • CALTCM Members- $250 Physicians / $175 Clinical Affiliates
  • Non-Members: $300 Physicians / $200 Clinical Affiliates.
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Program Schedule: Thursday, May 17, 2018

5:30 P.M.
Registration & Networking
6:00 P.M.
Welcome & Introductions
Objectives for the evening
6:10 P.M.
The Elements of an Elder Abuse Lawsuit
William Wilson, Esq.
6:25 P.M.
Elder Abuse Case Discussion 1: Antipsychotics/Aspiration Pneumonia
Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, HMDC, William Wilson, Esq., and William Artigliere, Esq. 
7:30 P.M.
Break & Networking
7:50 P.M.
Elder Abuse Case Discussion 2: Fall / Fracture / Unsafe Transfer
Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, HMDC, Wendy Coulston,Esq. and Kim Valentine, Esq.
9:00 P.M.
Elder Abuse Panel Discussion / Q & A
Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, HMDC, William Wilson, Esq., William Artigliere, Esq., 
Wendy Coulston, Esq., and Kim Valentine, Esq.
 9:30P.M.
 Adjourn

 


Collaborative Medicolegal Summit: Strange Bedfellows Accreditation Statement

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

California Association of Long Term Care Medicine is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

California Association of Long Term Care Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

This course complies with Assembly Bill 1195 Continuing Education: Cultural and Linguistic Competency.

American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM)(formerly AMDA)

This live activity has been pre-approved by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (ABPLM) for a total of 3.5 management hours toward certification or recertification as a Certified Medical Director (CMD) in post-acute and long-term care medicine. The CMD program is administered by the ABPLM.  Each physician should claim only those hours of credit spent on the activity.

Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

The California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM) is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP-16690). This activity has been approved for up to 3.25 contact hours.

Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)

This live activity has been approved by the State Bar of California, Provider Number: 18691.  Educational Activity Approved: 2018 Pre-Conference: Collaborative Medicolegal Summit:  Strange Bedfellows.  This activity has been approved for up to 3.25 hours of MCLE. 

Nursing Home Administrators Program (NHAP)

This activity has been approved by the Nursing Home Administrator Program for up to 3.0 hours of NHAP credit. Course approval number: 1797003-6308/P

This course meets multiple requirements of the California Business and professions Codes 2190–2196.5 for physician CME, including cultural competency and geriatric credits.

Accreditation Statement will be updated as determinations are received. Updated 05/10/2018.