Neonatal Nursing Malpractice Issues. Newborn Litigation. M. Terese Verklan. PhD, CCNS, RNC, FAAN. Issues in an Area of Increasing Risk

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1 Neonatal Nursing Malpractice Issues As Requested By Our Participants All New For 2014! Newborn Litigation M. Terese Verklan PhD, CCNS, RNC, FAAN LAS VEGAS, NV - February 21 Tuscany Suites and Casino 255 E. Flamingo Drive MINNEAPOLIS, MN - May 22 Host: Allina Health Allina Commons: 2925 Chicago Ave. SEATTLE, WA - September 12 Holiday Inn Seattle-Renton One South Grady Way (Renton) Issues in an Area of Increasing Risk Spring/Fall 2014 NEW YORK, NY - October 14 Sheraton LaGuardia East th Ave. (Flushing) HOUSTON, TX - November 14 Host: St. Luke s The Woodlands Hospital St. Luke s Way (The Woodlands) Professional Education Center P.O. Box 7447 Chico, CA *All sites have the Newborn Transition class connected. A complete learning package. Register for both and SAVE.

2 MEET YOUR SPEAKER... M. Terese Verklan, PhD, CCNS, FAAN Practicing Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist, Professor, researcher and nationally/internationally acclaimed educator, Dr. Terese Verklan is committed to providing you with the most up-to-date and clinically relevant information to enhance your current and future practice in the NICU. Dr. Verklan is the co-editor of Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, as well as a chapter contributor for Transition to Extrauterine Life, Neurologic Disorders and Legal Issues. She has been a guest editor for JOGNN s Clinical Issues and for the Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing. She is a reviewer and editorial board member for a number of professional journals, and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences. Dr. Verklan was the Winner of AWHONN s 2011 Award of Excellence in Education. Terese is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Association of Women s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, National Association of Neonatal Nurses and the Academy of Neonatal Nursing, and a board member for the National Perinatal Association. She knows the key issues and clinical challenges you face today. Because she continues to provide bedside care in a tertiary NICU, she knows what you need to know for quality care and advanced practice. Join her as she presents a dynamic, informative and clinically focused program developed specifically for the practicing nurse! PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Following lecture & discussion and case study review, the participant will be able to: Discuss how the Standard of Care is established. Define nursing malpractice. Understand the concept of liability. Use the nursing process to decrease patient injury. Identify the role documentation plays in care and malpractice suits. Review common areas of neonatal nursing liability. Analyze how patient safety initiatives can prevent liability. Describe the litigation of a nursing malpractice claim. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS This program is designed to meet Board of Nursing CE requirements for license renewal in all 50 states. Professional Education Center (PEC) is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #9890, Iowa #290, and Kansas #LT for 7.4 Contact Hours. Florida FBN #2219 for 6.2 Contact Hours. This program meets Texas Type I criteria. CE Certificate is issued at program conclusion. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A new course for 2014, because you requested it! Taught by acclaimed PEC educator, Terese Verklan. Terese also acts in the professional role of Expert Witness and has participated in countless case reviews and litigations. The rate of Litigation in Obstetrics has been an issue for some time. Terese knows first hand that specific litigation in Neonatal Care is increasing. Caring for this vulnerable population requires excellent nursing skills that follow the nursing process and focus on patient safety. This course reviews these issues with a focus both on the legal process and how your care is reviewed. Topics include a review of the Nursing Process, Documentation, Common Areas of Litigation, Patient Safety Initiatives and Prevention of Liability. Join Dr. Verklan for two days of learning, get the complete package when you participate in Newborn Transition scheduled the day prior in all locations. *Discount available when registering for both classes together. WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT TERESE VERKLAN EXCELLENT speaker! Strong CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE base Very ENJOYABLE speaker with great information An EDUCATOR with a true clinical base, what could be a better match! Terese is a FANTASTIC teacher! GUARANTEE - CANCELLATION - TAXES GUARANTEE: If you are not satisfied with the content and presentation of this program, notify the registrar by 12 noon 1st day of attendance for refund of registration fees. CANCELLATIONS: Up to 7 days before the program choose: Registration fee refund minus $25 per day administrative fee or full value credit letter. Cancellation within 7 days: No monetary refund. Send a substitute or request a credit letter (minus $25/day administrative fee) which will allow you to apply fees to a future program of your choice. If program cannot be held due to circumstances beyond our control (natural disaster, strike, etc.) the seminar will be rescheduled. Registrants may choose free admission to the rescheduled program or a credit voucher good for any future PEC program. PEC reserves the right to substitute qualified speaker(s) in response to emergency circumstances beyond our control. TAXES: Professional tuition, travel/meal expenses are tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor for details.

3 7:30am 8:00am Newborn Litigation: Issues in an Area of Increasing Risk Check In - Continental Breakfast ESTABLISHING the STANDARD of CARE State and Federal regulations Institutional Policies, Procedures, & Protocols Testimony of Expert Witnesses Standards of Professional Organizations Current Professional Literature NURSING MALPRACTICE LIABILITY FAILURE to FOLLOW the NURSING PROCESS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE of PATIENT INJURY Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation DOCUMENTATION AND CHARTING Advantages and Disadvantages of Narrative Charting Flow Sheets Advantages and Disadvantages of Charting by Exception Advantages and Disadvantages of Computerized Charting Guidelines for Charting/Documentation COMMON AREAS of NEONATAL LIABILITY Resuscitation Situations Respiratory Distress Hypoglycemia Intravenous Therapy Medication Errors Sepsis Hyperbilirubinemia Iatrogenic Injuries PATIENT SAFETY INITIATIVES and the PREVENTION of LIABILITY Developing/Sustaining a Culture of Safety Teamwork and Communication Modifying the NICU Environment Health Information Technology Reporting Methods Used to Identify Adverse Events Transparency and Full Disclosure LITIGATION of a NURSING MALPRACTICE CLAIM Screening the Malpractice Case The Plaintiff Attorney The Defense Attorney Deposition Role of the Nursing Expert Witness 3:30pm Adjourn Complete Course Syllabus, Continental Breakfast Lunch and Afternoon Soft Drinks are Provided Lunch Provided 11:30-12:30 REGISTRATION: Newborn Litigation: Issues in an Area of Increasing Risk NAME License# RN(C) LPN/VN CNM NP Other Address City State Zip Day Phone ( ) My clinical practice area is: I prefer a vegetarian lunch (Available with Pre-registration only) Check Payable to: Professional Education Center (PEC) Card # s Exp. PRE-PAID FEES Individual $219 Group 4-9** $209ea Group 10+** $199ea Part of a Group Registration** **Groups MUST PRE-REGISTER/PREPAY TOGETHER At The Door Payment or Registration: $239 I WILL ATTEND: Las Vegas, NV 2/21/2014 Minneapolis, MN 5/22/2014 Seattle, WA 9/12/2014 New York, NY 10/14/2014 Houston, TX 11/14/2014 EASY OR Call am-4pm M-F (PST) 24 Hour FAX: OR Mail to: Professional Education Center PO Box 7447 Chico, CA *DISCOUNTED PRICING, $349 for two class days, when combined with Newborn Transition. See Website for details.

4 Professional EDUCATION CENTER P.O. Box 7447 Chico, California Return Service Requested FIRST CLASS MAIL FIRST-CLASS PRESORTED U.S. POSTAGE PAID PEC Newborn Litigation Issues in an Area of Increasing Risk Standard of Care Establishment Review of the Nursing Process Documentation and Charting Common Areas of Neonatal Liability Patient Safety Initiatives Litigation of a Claim PLEASE POST - THANK YOU! Register for this and other CE courses at: CE CREDIT: Nurses: BRN 7.4 Hours CE Credit This program is designed to meet Board of Nursing CE requirements for license renewal in all 50 states. Professional Education Center (PEC) is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #9890, Iowa #290, Kansas #LT for 7.4 Contact Hours. Florida FBN #2219 for 6.2 Contact Hours. This program meets Texas Type I criteria. Professional Education Center is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course is approved for contact hours applicable for RN, LPN, or LMHT relicensure. Neither planners nor presenter have any commercial conflict of interest PROGRAM LODGING A limited number of rooms at a preferred rate, have been arranged with the following hotel per site. Call, (use code if stated) or use the direct website link (on our website) to make a reservation. Be sure to reserve at least 30 days ahead to get a room and get the special discounted rate. LAS VEGAS, NV - February 21 Tuscany Suites and Casino 255 E. Flamingo Drive $50/$105 Code: 1389KO NEW YORK, NY - October 14 Sheraton LaGuardia East th Ave. Flushing, NY $189 MINNEAPOLIS, MN - May 22 Host: Allina Health LODGING: Sheraton Midtown 2901 Chicago Ave. S.; Minneapolis, MN $139 PEC-NBT/NBL SEATTLE, WA - September 12 Holiday Inn Seattle-Renton One South Grady Way; Renton, WA $109 Code: PEC-NBT/NBL HOUSTON, TX - November 14 Host: St. Luke s The Woodlands Hospital LODGING; Fairfield Inn & Suites I-45 South; The Woodlands, TX $119 Continental Breakfast, and Lunch Provided PARKING FEES (if any) on your own PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CENTER is dedicated to bringing you the most respected speakers, and providing education that is clinically essential. Education that you will use every day - Education that makes a difference! The opportunity to share experiences and network with your peers is just one more reason to choose Professional Education Center for your CE programs!

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