Risk Management Education Program - Online Registration

Register for LEGAL ISSUES: Malpractice Prevention from the waiting room to the operating room

Presented by Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos, Vaughan and Rhoades

Live In-Person

This 2-hour interactive course equips healthcare professionals with practical strategies to minimize malpractice risks in high-stakes practice and surgical environments. Participants will explore real-world scenarios involving operating room (OR) conundrums, such as unexpected intraoperative complications; managing belligerent pre-op patients who resist protocols; handling consent for patients with limited decision-making capacity; and safely administering and monitoring pain medications like opioids to prevent adverse events. Through case studies, role-playing, and evidence-based guidelines, attendees will learn to enhance documentation, communication, and decision-making to protect patients and reduce liability exposure.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify common OR conundrums (e.g., equipment failures or team miscommunications) and apply risk mitigation techniques, such as standardized checklists and escalation protocols, to prevent malpractice claims.
  • Develop de-escalation strategies for belligerent pre-op patients, including legal documentation of refusals and alternative care pathways, to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Navigate consent challenges for patients with limited capacity, utilizing surrogate decision-makers, capacity assessments, and emergency doctrines while adhering to ethical and legal standards.
  • Implement best practices for managing opioid administration in perioperative settings, including monitoring for respiratory depression, tapering protocols, and interdisciplinary coordination to avoid addiction-related or overdose liabilities.

5764 - LEGAL ISSUES: Malpractice Prevention from the waiting room to the operating room

August 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rockville

HILTON GARDEN INN

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