CME Medical Malpractice Reduction

This is an asynchronous virtual course tailored for work from home providers. 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for all providers (allopathic & osteopathic), nurses, and physician assistants involved in the care of outpatients and inpatients. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • integrate principles of patient hand off into patient care
  • integrate principles of closing the loop into patient care
  • develop understanding of documenting in patient record
  • explain how the increase of patient safety can decrease malpractice cases 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 ANCC
Course opens: 
09/23/2025
Course expires: 
01/02/2026
Rating: 
0

Geisinger Faculty

Edward Beitz, Esq., Speaker
Litigation Counsel
Legal Services Corp Office
 
Halle Ellison, MD, Speaker
Director Physician and APP Wellbeing
Center for Professional and Well Being
 
Donna Hahn, MSN, RN, Speaker/Planner
Activity Director
Vice President Safety and Patient Experience
Quality and Safety Corporate Office 
 
Noah Katz, Esq., Speaker
Litigation Counsel
Legal Services Corp Office
 
Yatin Mehta, MD, Speaker
Physician Pulmonary and Critical Care
Adult Critical Care Danville
 
Alison Mowery, RN, Planner
System Chief Nurse Practitioner Cardiology 
Cardiology Danville 
 
Susan Parisi, MD, Speaker
Chief Wellness Officer
Center for Professional and Well Being
 
Anthony Petrick MD, Speaker/Planner
Chief Quality Officer, Division Chief
General Surgery Minimally Invasive Danville 
 
Chris Raup, MSN, RN, Speaker
System Director Risk and Patient Safety
Patient Safety Risk Management Corporate Office 
 
Cindy Sheridan, Esq., Speaker/Planner 
Associate Chief Legal Officer Litigation Services 
Legal Services Corporate Office 
 
Karen Tillotson, PA-C, Planner
Director, AP Neuroscience Residency and Education 
Neurology, Wilkes-Barre
 
Christopher Torres, CRNA, Planner
System Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist 
System Clinical Operations 
 
Jocelin Weinstein, MSN, Speaker
Clinical Risk and Patient Safety Team Coordinator
Quality and Safety
 

Content Disclosure

Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by the Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose any/all relevant financial relationships. 

All individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 

All individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have attested that their content is HIPAA compliant. 

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

 

 

Credit Designation 

Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 5 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

 

Disclaimer

This Geisinger continuing education activity is designed for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only.  Information and opinions offered by the contributors represent their viewpoints.  Conclusions drawn by the participant should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. Prescription information and use of medical devices should be undertaken only after confirmation by consulting the FDA-approved uses and information.

While Geisinger makes every effort to have accurate information presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered.  The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
 

Terms of Approval

October 15, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Original release date

October 15, 2025
 

Peer Review

On October 7, 2025, this continuing education online material (Health Law and Ethics content) was reviewed by Cindy Sheridan, Esq. To ensure the scientific relevance of this enduring material. 

On October 9, 2025, this continuing education online material (What is CANDOR/Mock CANDOR content) was reviewed by Anthony Petrick, MD. To ensure the scientific relevance of this enduring material. 

On October 7, 2025, this continuing education online material (Expert Panel content) was reviewed by Edward Beitz, JD. To ensure the scientific relevance of this enduring material. 

On September 27, 2025, this continuing education online material (Litigation Support content, Legal Tips content, Mock Deposition content) was reviewed by Donna Hahn, MSN. To ensure the scientific relevance of this enduring material. 

Content Disclosure  

Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by the Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose any/all relevant financial relationships. 

All individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 

All individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have attested that their content is HIPAA compliant. 

Available Credit

  • 5.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 5.00 ANCC
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