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Critical Analysis of a Patient Fall Case: Negligence vs. Malpractice when Injury is Involved


Speaker:
Jaimee Gerrie, MSN, BSN, RN, LNC, CPPS, NCPMT
Duration:
2 Hours
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
May 16, 2024
Product Code:
POS078789
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

This presentation is a critical analysis application that examines negligence and malpractice within the healthcare setting, with a particular focus on a compelling case involving a fall related subdural hematoma that occurred. You will understand the legal implications associated with negligence and malpractice, examining the potential consequences for healthcare professionals involved in similar scenarios. Take away key information to practice more safely with adherence to the nursing standards of care, incorporation of essential approaches to communication, applying continuing patient monitoring in practice and demonstrating solid critical thinking skills.

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Jaimee Gerrie, MSN, BSN, RN, LNC, CPPS, NCPMT, has been a registered nurse for almost 30 years. She is the principal agent of UPvision Consulting, LLC and UPvision Mediation and Training. She provides comprehensive legal nurse services, expert services, and alternative dispute resolution services, for attorneys and health care organizations with medically related cases. Jaimee is an associate professor of nursing for Lake Superior State University. This program is a fully virtual program utilizing digital technology such as virtual reality to educate new graduates.

Jaimee earned her certificate in legal nurse consulting from Brighton College and is a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC), serving two consecutive years on the Annual Forum Committee and one year as the report writing SIG chair. She is a member of the American Nurses Association serving two years as a political action committee board of trustee, and now currently serving her Michigan State Chapter on the nursing policy committee. Jaimee is also a long-standing member of the Michigan Nursing Action Coalition Leadership Committee. Jaimee also maintains membership in several other organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau International, the American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA), the State Bar of Michigan- associate member, Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, and the National Association of Certified Mediators.

Jaimee is an experienced speaker and presenter at the local, state, and national levels. She has also published a book, book chapter and journal article author in nursing leadership, legal nurse consulting, and scopes of nursing practice.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jaimee Gerrie has an employment relationship with Lake Superior State University and UPvision Consulting, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jaimee Gerrie is a member of the American Academy of Legal Nurse Consultants, the National Association of Certified Mediators, the American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety, the American Nurses Association, and the American Nurses Association of Michigan.


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Objectives

  1. Evaluate a real-life case illustrating negligence versus malpractice.
  2. Discuss the elements of negligence including professional duty, breach of duty, causation, and harm (as they relate to the case study).
  3. Analyze the elements of malpractice including professional duty, breach of standard of care, causation and harm (as they relate to the case study).
  4. Examine how professional standards are important to consider in relationship to the patient injuries that occurred.

Outline

A Real-Life Case Study Illustrating Negligence vs. Malpractice
  • Review the patient fall case study
  • Identify the safety issues surrounding the case
  • Discuss what occurred – and the injuries sustained
  • Apply the concepts of negligence vs. malpractice
  • Share the outcome of the situation
Elements of Negligence & How They Relate to the Case Study
  • Duty
  • Breach of duty
  • Causation
  • Harm
Elements of Malpractice & How They Relate to the Case Study
  • Duty
  • Breach of standard
  • Causation
  • Harm
Professional Standards Involved in this Case Study & How They Relate to the Injuries Sustained
  • Assessment
  • Forseeability
  • Fall Risk
  • Hand-off communication
  • Surveillance/Monitoring
Legal Consequences Related to Negligence and Malpractice
  • Civil liability
  • Damages
  • Disciplinary action
  • Malpractice lawsuits
Actual Outcome of the Case: How was it managed? What Happened?
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Education
Strategies to Avoid Negligence and Malpractice (as they relate to this fall case study)
  • Adhere to standards of care
  • Effective communication: Delegation and hand-off communication
  • Continuous monitoring and assessment
  • Critical thinking and clinical judgement

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
  • Risk Managers
  • Legal Nurse Consultants
  • Attorneys

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