OB LEGAL ISSUESWHAT EVERY OB PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW

OB LEGAL ISSUES
WHAT EVERY OB PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW

Nancy J. Brent, RN, MS, JD

Obstetrics represents an area of increasing litigation and huge dollar awards. Even the most skilled & knowledgeable perinatal professional might be involved in a lawsuit. The emotional & financial toll effects every- one. Improving documentation techiques use can help protect your license, your patient and your employer. Times have changed. It might not just be the "bad outcomes" that you have to worry about.

This seminar will focus on selected legal Issues in Obstetrical Nursing Practice.

Potential Liability Concerns: Violation of Policy, Procedures, and Standards

Use of Pitocin' Forceps, Vacuum Extractor
VTOL/ VBAC
Decreased fetal Movement
Non-Reactive AST
Late Decelerations
Neonatal Seizures
Birth Injury and Trauma

Definition & Elements of Professional Negligence as Applied to Labor & Delivery, Fetal Monitoring Surveillance, and Newborn Care.
Compare & Contrast the OB Nursing Standard of Care With Those of the Physician and Institution
Specific Documentation Guidelines for Perinatal Nursing:

Electronic Documentation,
Documenting Communication With Physicians &
Other Care Providers
Chain of Command
Common Charting Errors

Informed Consent and Refusal for Obstetrical Treatment
Guidelines That May Reduce Liability for the Obstetrical Nurse
Obstetrical Medical - Legal Case Studies

Dates and Locations Registration 0800, with continental Breakfast. Seminar 0830-1630
March 2,1999-Schaumburg, IL Radisson Hotel 1725 E. Algonquin Rd. Schaumburg, Illinois 847-397-1500 March 11,1999-Milwaukee, Wl Four Points Sheridan 4747 S. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 414-481-8000	March 24, 1999-Peoria, IL Jumer Hotel- Castle Lodge 117 N. Western Avenue Peoria, Illinois 309-673-8040 March 30,1999 Madison,WI Comfort Inn Madison 4822 E. Washington, Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 608-244-6265

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