What You’ll Discover in Heidi Huddleston Cross Legal and Regulatory Issues in Wound Care Avoid Wound Issues and Keep Yourself Out of Court
- Faculty:
- Heidi Huddleston Cross
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- October 18, 2016
Description
Lawsuits for wounds and Pressure ulcers are becoming more common, especially in the elderly. in Both acute and Long-Judgements as high as $312 Million can be obtained in term care settings in One case. It can be frightening to learn that your facility has been sued. and This is even more true if you’re named in a lawsuit. What are your options? and What can you do as a facility to protect yourself? What are the essential elements to make sure your facility meets wound care standards? What are the assessments? and To stay in the area, you will need documentation of court? What regulations and What statutes should you be aware of? of? What steps can you take in order to be legally compliant-Defensible Wound Care Program?
Wound Care taken badly is one of The most popular themes in healthcare today, in It is also very expensive. This course will offer many benefits. of The answers to keep patients from suing and keep lawyers busy are the following: and At bay regulatory bodies and We hope to keep you informed. and Your facility out of court.
Handouts
| Webcast Manual (7.17 MB) | 109 pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
Introduction
- Basics of The U.S. legal system
- Why do people sue?
- Chronic wounds (especially pressure ulcers) – why are they such a hot topic?
- Negligence
- Definition of adverse events
- Standards of Care – where do we find them?
- The professional, economic, and social aspects of and Personal Impact of Prosecution
Regulatory Issues and How they affect you Wound Care Pray
- Federal statutes and Regulations
- Hospital acquired conditions and Never Events – can we really always avoid them?
- These are the most feared Departments of Health and Joint Commission surveys
- Code of Federal Regulations – Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities
- State Practice Acts and Practice within your scope
Assessment Essentials
- Risk assessment
- Assessing the patient
- Wound Evaluation
- Assessment of nutrition
- Assessment of mobility
Documentation that is legally admissible
- What must be done? in To effectively defend yourself, you need to have a record and Your institution
- The 5 Cs of effective documentation
- Avoid these common pitfalls
- Electronic Health Records: A boon or a curse when it comes wound documentation
Communication Essentials
- Together with the patient
- With the whole family
- Discuss the matter with your physician
- Multidisciplinary involvement and Communication
Sticky Situations in Wound CareHere are some helpful tips to help you reduce your stress. Legal Risques
- Management of pain – How to avoid a “Pain and suffering” Allegation
- Nutritional Allegations – Failure to provide the appropriate nutrition interventions or delay
- Policies and procedures – can make or break your defense
- Levels of staff and Competence
- Wound photography – pro’s and con’s and Guidelines
- Malpractice insurance – is it necessary for nurses?
Issues Select Types of Wounds
- Pressure ulcers – avoidable versus unavoidable
- Arterial ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Learn the dangers of the etiology in Failing to diagnose correctly and Treat
Make the Call
- Case studies and scenarios
Faculty
Heidi Huddleston Cross, MSN., RN., FNP-CWOCN, BC Similar seminars and products: 6
Heidi H. Cross, MSN., RN., FNP-BC, CWON, Is a board-Certified Wound and Ostomy nurse and A board-Family nurse practitioner certified in Syracuse, NY. She has extensive knowledge in wound care. and ostomy patients in As well as acute care in Long-term care facilities. CNY Surgical Physicians currently employs her to consult for nursing homes. in Syracuse, and As an expert witness for plaintiffs, she has her own private practice. and defense attorneys.
Ms. Cross Is a member of The WoundOstomy and Continence Nurses Society and the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, and American Nurses Association. She has been a member of numerous committees relating to wound care. and Ostomy care, including chair of The Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board exam committee, the credential and The review committee and The marketing committee. The marketing committee. Wound and Ostomy Nurses Society: She is the co-chair of The National Conference Planning Committee has conducted peer review of the Journal’s ostomy track. of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN), and Was the recipient of A grant was provided by the Center for Clinical Investigation Research. She was a participant in developing the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers in 2014.
Speaker Disclosures
Financial: Heidi Huddleston Cross Honorarium and Molnlycke pays a consulting fee. PESI, Inc. gives her a speaking honourarium.
Nonfinancial: Heidi Huddleston Cross Is a member of The WoundOstomy and Continence Nurses (WOCN Society)
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