Hospitals and Special Programs Education Schedule – Winter 2012

PRI’s Risk Management Programs are exclusively for current PRI insureds. Invitations and registration materials will be sent to all insureds in advance of each program. Facility Risk Management contacts are encouraged to share the schedule of programs and invitations with other appropriate individuals within their organization who would benefit from attendance. Suggestions about future topics or questions should be directed to Linda Foy, Risk Control Coordinator at l.foy@medmal.com or 516-277-4064.

January

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 — 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Web Based Audio Conference
Getting it Right: Preventing the Most Embarrassing “Never Event” Wrong Site Surgery
“Wrong site” surgeries or procedures continue to occur on a daily basis. Minimize the possibility of this embarrassing and often harmful never event.

February

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 — 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Web Based Audio Conference
Managing Risk as a Patient Advocate Partnering with Others for Quality Care
Join us in reviewing best practices for patient advocates and risk managers, including tips on communicating effectively and appropriately in a variety of patient situations.

March

To be announced.

April

Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Embassy Suites, Syracuse
Upstate Risk Management Conference and Networking Meeting
Join us as we explore issues and concerns relative to Ambulatory Surgery, Environment of Care, Social Media and more.

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