Sheila Wheeler, interviews two legal experts, exploring their perspectives on recent developments in legal issues over the last 15 years. Attorney Robert Smith sets the stage, describing in detail the elements of a negligence lawsuit, as well as the types of questions that attorneys might pose to the defendant nurse. Laura Mahlmeister, PhD, RN, a legal expert, describes complex clinical situations that can lead to risk exposure. Ms Wheeler expands on their comments to describe several new areas of risk.  This home study can be taken online.

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Audience

RNs and NPs (novice and experienced) interested in learning more about the current legal issues related to telephone triage

Methodology

Participants will read on line course material, and answer 20 multiple-choice questions.

Behavioral Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this home study, the participant will be able to:

1.      Discuss the elements of negligence in telephone triage

2.      Discuss reasons for increased lawsuits related to negligence in telephone triage

3.      Differentiate between vicarious and corporate liability.

4.      Discuss community standards as they relate to telephone triage

5.      Relate research on working conditions and patient safety  to telepractice.

Simply follow these directions to take this course:

1.    Print and read the course you have selected

2.    Pay for the course using PayPal, and you will receive the post test via email

3.    Mail or fax the post test and receive your certificate.

New Discount Price: 3 CE Hours for $30  Additional discount for groups of 15 or more.  Please contact Sheila Wheeler directly at sw@teletriage.com 

Accreditation  PROVIDER TeleTriage Systems. Provider has been approved by California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10680 for 3 contact hours.