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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Description

This activity is a previously recorded webinar. At the conclusion of the presentation, return to the activity on CEConnection and take the test to receive a certificate.

This activity will provide nurses in multiple specialties with a better understanding of their liability risk and recommendations for better practice.

Purpose of Activity

To utilize CNA's database of nursing closed professional liability claims to identify liability patterns and trends.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. List the leading allegations made against nurses in malpractice lawsuits.
  2. Define the average cost to defend and the indemnity for nurses in malpractice lawsuits.
  3. Identify key risk management tools that nurses can incorporate into their practice.

Disclosures

This activity is provided by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and co-provided by Nursing Services Organization (NSO).

All faculty and planners in a position to control the content of this CME/CE activity and their spouses/life partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Price: $12.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • KY-BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: NLEN0616W
Published: Jun 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 5/6 (83%)
Authors: Jennifer Flynn, BA; Lynn Pierce, BSN, RN, CPHRM
Categories: Legal/Ethical
Specialties: Long-Term Care, Medical-Surgical
Topics: Legal , Liability , Risk Management