Risk Management Calendar of Events

ADVERSE EVENT RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING

a 2.5-hour seminar for physicians and medical team members

This interactive training prepares you to address the special needs of patients, families, and peers following an adverse event. Learn how to prepare for and deliver a compassionate and empathetic apology, when applicable, and develop an ongoing care plan for the patient and family affected by an unexpected or poor outcome.

2012
Thu. Jan. 26, Lynnwood: 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm 
Wed. Feb. 15, Tacoma: 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm 
Wed. Mar. 21, Vancouver: 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm 
Tue. Apr. 17, Spokane: 5:30 pm – 8:45 pm

PATIENT SAFETY AND THE MEDICAL OFFICE STAFF

a two-hour seminar for the medical office team

This two-hour seminar covers today’s hot-button issues in medical management: treatment of minors, HIPAA and HITECH, policies and procedures, and communication after an unexpected outcome. It will help staff at all levels to recognize patient-safety weak points and reduce exposure to malpractice claims.

2012
Thu. Feb. 2, Mt. Vernon: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 
Thu. Feb. 16, Yakima: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Thu. Mar. 15, Bellevue: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 
Thu. Mar. 22, Richland: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Wed. Apr. 4, Puyallup: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm 
Thu. Apr. 12, Spokane: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

PROMOTING PATIENT RESPONSIBILITY AND OTHER TOPICS IN RISK MANAGEMENT

a two-hour seminar for physicians who see patients

Building accountability into your practice can enhance patient relationships while reducing liability and compliance problems. The focus of this seminar is on overcoming communication barriers with patients who are non-English-speaking, disabled, or elderly, or who have suffered an adverse outcome. Significant changes required by the HITECH provisions of HIPAA will also be covered.

2012
Tue. Jan. 24, Olympia: 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm 
Wed. Feb. 15, Yakima: 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm 
Thu. Feb. 23, Everett: 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm 
Wed. Mar. 21, Richland: 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm
Wed. Mar. 28, Bellingham: 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm 
Thu. Apr. 19, Portland: 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm

Enrollment is limited, so early registration is encouraged. For more information on risk management seminars, contact the Risk Management Department at 1-800-962-1399 or risk@phyins.com. If you are a member, you can register at http://www.phyins.com/cme/. If you don’t see a seminar in your location, look for future seminar dates on updated brochures regularly sent to all members. You can also visit www.phyins.com for up-to-date seminar offerings and registration.