State University System of Florida Board of Governors Self-Insurance Programs

Lecture Title:  Dentistry Course Bundle Course 1/3: Medical Error Prevention for Dentists Program Description: This online activity consists of a narrated PowerPoint and a post-test. Participants will receive 2 credit hours upon viewing the presentation in its entirety, attaining a minimum score of 80% upon completion of the post-test, and completion of the course evaluation. Course 2/3: HIV Issues for Florida Health Care Providers Program Description: This online CME activity consists of a narrated PowerPoint presentation and a post-test. Participants will receive 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ upon viewing the presentation in its entirety, attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test and completion of the course evaluation. Course 3/3: Domestic Violence: A Primer for Florida Health Care Professionals Program Description: This online CE activity consists of a power point with narration and a post-test upon completion. Participants will receive 2 AMA PRA category 1 credit upon attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test. Requirements for Certificate of Completion: Viewing the presentation(s) in its entirety, attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test(s) and completion of the course evaluation(s). There is no fee for SIP participants to access this online activity or to receive approved credit Media: Internet Target Audience: Dentists and Dental Hygienists Faculty disclosure: The Florida Board of Governors Self-Insurance Program has disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose. Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. System Requirements: In order to view this presentation, your computer must have a media capable PC with a current browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Fire Fox or Chrome). Contact: For questions regarding this online activity please contact the Self Insurance Program at SIPHELP@ad.ufl.edu or (352)273-7006, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Read more

Lecture Title:  Nursing Course Bundle Course 1/3: Medical Error Prevention for Nursing Program Description: This online CNE activity consists of a narrated PowerPoint and a 25 question post-test. Participants will receive 2 contact hours upon viewing the presentation in its entirety, attaining a minimum score of 80% upon completion of the post-test, and completion of the course evaluation. Course 2/3: Laws and Rules Governing the Practice of Nursing in Florida Program Description: This online CNE activity consists of a narrated PowerPoint, and a 20 question post-test. Participants will receive 2 contact hours upon viewing the presentation in its entirety, attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test and completion of the course evaluation. Course 3/3: Domestic Violence: A Primer for Florida Health Care Professionals Program Description: This online CE activity consists of a power point with narration and a 20 question post-test upon completion. Participants will receive 2 AMA PRA category 1 credit upon attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test. Requirements for Certificate of Completion: Viewing the presentation(s) in its entirety, attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test(s) and completion of the course evaluation(s). There is no fee for SIP participants to access this online activity or to receive approved credit Media: Internet Target Audience: Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Residents and Physician Assistants Faculty disclosure: The Florida Board of Governors Self-Insurance Program has disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose. Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. System Requirements: In order to view this presentation, your computer must have a media capable PC with a current browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Fire Fox or Chrome). Contact: For questions regarding this online activity please contact the Self Insurance Program at SIPHELP@ad.ufl.edu or (352)273-7006, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.   Read more

Physician and Physician Assistant Course Bundle Course 1/3: Medical Error Prevention for Physicians and Physician Assistants: Parts 1 & 2 Narrated By: Glenn Rickard and Garrett C. Hall Program Description: This online CE activity consists of a power point with narration and a 20- question post-test upon completion. Participants will receive 2 AMA PRA category 1 credit upon attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test. Course 2/3: HIV Issues for Florida Health Care Providers Narrated By: Glenn Rickard Program Description: This online CME activity consists of a narrated PowerPoint presentation and a 10-question post-test. Participants will receive 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ upon viewing the presentation in its entirety, attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test and completion of the course evaluation. Course 3/3: Domestic Violence: A Primer for Florida Health Care Professionals Narrated By: Glenn Rickard Program Description: This online CE activity consists of a power point with narration and a 20- question post-test upon completion. Participants will receive 2 AMA PRA category 1 credit upon attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test. Requirements for Certificate of Completion: Viewing the presentation(s) in its entirety, attaining a minimum score of 80% on the post-test(s) and completion of the course evaluation(s). There is no fee for SIP participants to access this online activity or to receive approved credit Media: Internet Target Audience: Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Residents and Physician Assistants Faculty disclosure: The Florida Board of Governors Self-Insurance Program has disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose. Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. System Requirements: In order to view this presentation, your computer must have a media capable PC with a current browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Fire Fox or Chrome). Contact: For questions regarding this online activity please contact Rebecca Graves at 352-273- 7006. Click here to view the full descriptions for each course. Read more

Improving Patient Safety and Communication – EMS to ED Handoffs   Presented by: The Florida Professional Liability Self-Insurance Programs: Phyllis Hendry, MD, FAAP, FACEP Beth W. Munz, Esq., CPHRM Stephanie Gann, BS   Disclosure Statement: Phyllis Hendry, MD, Beth W. Munz, Esq., and Stephanie Gann, BS have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.   Requirements for Successful Completion: This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio/online lecture) which is must be viewed in its entirety.  Certificates for CME credit are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test and completion of the evaluation.   Release Date: 05/01/2022 Expiration Date: 12/31/2024   Target Audience: Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, Residents, Nurses, Paramedics.   Learning Objectives: As a result of the participation in this activity, participants should be able to:  1. Identify key patient safety components of the EMS-ED handoff. 2. Demonstrate essential components of a successful EMS-ED handoff. 3. Identify handoff tools and memory aids (i.e., MIST, IMIST-AMBO, SBAR, or SBAT). 4. Recognize the significance of communicating crucial components throughout the entire handoff process. 5. Explain leadership roles in ensuring a successful EMS-ED handoff. 6. Discuss ways the healthcare team can improve communication to ensure a successful EMS-ED handoff in special populations.   CME Advisory Committee Disclosure: Conflict of interest information for the CME Advisory Committee members can be found on the following website: https://cme.ufl.edu/disclosure/.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.   Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   Credit: The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Contact: If you have any questions please feel free to contact SIPHELP at (352) 273-7006 or at SIPHELP@ad.ufl.edu.   Bibliographic Sources: 1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee, E. N. A. P. C. (2016). Handoffs: Transitions of Care for Children in the Emergency Department. Pediatrics, 138(5), e20162680. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-2680 2. Bagian, J., & Paull, D. (2018). Handovers During Anesthesia Care. JAMA, 319(2), 125–127. 3. Cheung, D. S., et al. (2010). "Improving handoffs in the emergency department." Ann Emerg Med 55(2): 171-180. 4. Friesen MA, White SV, Byers JF. Handoffs: Implications for Nurses. In: Hughes RG, editor. Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2008 Apr. Chapter 34. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2649/ 5. Goldberg, S., Porat, A., Strother, C., Lim, N., Wijeratne, S., Sanchez, G., & Munjal, K. (2016). Quantitative Analysis of the Content of EMS Handoff of Critically Ill and Injured Patients to the Emergency Department. Prehospital Emergency Care, 21(1), 14–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/10903127.2016.1194930 **Additional Resources provided in module and with course printable version. Read more

Alternative Dispute Resolution   Presented by: The Florida Professional Liability Self-Insurance Programs   Disclosure Statement: The Florida Professional Liability Self-Insurance Program has disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships.  No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.   Requirements for Successful Completion: This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio/online lecture) which is followed by an online post-test.  Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test.  In order to receive credit, participants must view the presentation in its entirety.   Release Date: 07/01/2021 Expiration Date: 12/31/2023   Target Audience: Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Residents.   Learning Objectives: As a result of the participation in this activity, participants should be able to:  1. Cite the various forms of informal and formal alternative dispute resolutions used in health care setting. 2. Define the methods utilized for each type of alternative dispute resolution.  3. Apply the fundamental principles of informal dispute resolution. 4. Recognize the basics of disclosure and apology law in Florida. 5. Distinguish voluntary mediation from mandatory mediation. 6. Summarize the arbitration process.    CME Advisory Committee Disclosure: Conflict of interest information for the CME Advisory Committee members can be found on the following website: https://cme.ufl.edu/disclosure/.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.   Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   Credit: The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Contact: If you have any questions please feel free to contact SIPHELP at (352) 273-7006 or at SIPHELP@ad.ufl.edu.   Bibliographic Sources: 1. “Mediation Authority” New Amendment to Rule 1.720 (b) Florida Liability Claims Conference 2012 2. Nassif v. Shedden, 983 So. 2d 33 (FL 2d DCA 2008) 3. Goldberg v. Simpson, 49 So. 3d, 1280 (FL 4th DCA 2010 4. http://www,maa-md.com/documents/Florida_Fourth_DCA_Upholds_KMAA_Press_Announcement.pdf 5. Ford, Richard and Coward, Chip: “Handling a Difficult Patient”. 2012 Wicker Smith Claims Seminar June 8, 2012 6. Huntington, Beth, BSN, MSN, JD and Kuhn, Nettie, RN, BSPA, CPHRM: Communication gaffes: a root cause of malpractice claims. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings April 2003 7. Gesensway, Deborah: You’re Fired! (by your patient, not your group) When patients or families give you the sack. Today’s Hospital January 2012 8. “Listen, Doc, let me tell you…” Why good listening skills are essential.  Resident Assistance Program Newsletter December 2007 9. An “Epidemic” of Medical Malpractice? A Commentary of the Harvard Practice Study.  The Doctors Company http://thedoctors.com/TDC/PressRoom/InTheMedia/CON_ID_000695 10. Florida Statutes § 395.1050 11. Florida Statutes § 456.0575 12. Florida Statutes § 44.1011-406 13. Florida R. C. P. 1.700 Read more

Defending Your Professional License   Presented by: The Florida Professional Liability Self-Insurance Programs: Randall C. Jenkins, Esq. Beth W. Munz, Esq., CPHRM Stephanie Gann, BS Ryan Copenhaver   Disclosure Statement: Randall C. Jenkins, Esq., Beth W. Munz, Esq., CPHRM, Stephanie Gann, BS, and Ryan Copenhaver have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships.  No one else in a position to control content has any financial relationships to disclose.   Requirements for Successful Completion: This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio/online lecture) which is followed by an online post-test.  Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test.  In order to receive credit, participants must view the presentation in its entirety.   Release Date: 07/01/2022 Expiration Date: 12/31/2024   Target Audience: Primary care Physicians, Specialty Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and Licensed Healthcare Professionals.   Learning Objectives: As a result of the participation in this activity, participants should be able to:  1. Recognize the role the licensing healthcare boards play in provider regulation. 2. Define the property rights providers maintain in their licenses. 3. Identify the steps of a license investigation. 4. Apply the "Three Strikes" Rule. 5. Predict the penalties issued by the Boards for various infractions.   CME Advisory Committee Disclosure: Conflict of interest information for the CME Advisory Committee members can be found on the following website: https://cme.ufl.edu/disclosure/.  All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.   Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   Credit: The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.    Contact: If you have any questions please feel free to contact SIPHELP at (352) 273-7006 or at SIPHELP@ad.ufl.edu.   Bibliographic Sources: 1. Expert Opinion provided by Greg A. Chaires, Esq. https://chlawyers.com/gregory-a-chaires-esq/ 2. The Florida Board of Medicine https://flboardofmedicine.gov/ 3. The Florida Board of Nursing https://floridasnursing.gov/ 4. The Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine https://floridasosteopathicmedicine.gov/ 5. The Florida Board of Pharmacy https://floridaspharmacy.gov/ 6. The Florida Board of Dentistry https://floridasdentistry.gov/ 7. The Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/veterinary-medicine/ Read more