We're Being Sued? Hospices as Defendants

Thursday, March 29, 2012: 2:15 PM-3:15 PM
Chesapeake 4-6 (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center)
Primary Presenter:
Anne Koepsell, RN, BSN, MHA, CLNC
Area of Emphasis: Quality Assessment, Performance Improvement, Benchmarking
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify common plaintiff allegations
2. Define the four elements of a wrongful death lawsuit
3. Identify the role of documentation in a successful defense
In recent years, the incidence of hospice programs and other end-of-life providers being sued for wrongful death due to opiod overdose or medical negligence due to failure to honor final wishes has increased.  This session will discuss some consequences of negative publicity about hospice service, common plaintiff allegations and the four elements of a malpractice lawsuit.  Case studies will be reviewed from the presenter’s practice with a focus on documentation that supports a successful defense.
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