Release Date: June 1, 2018
Expiration Date: May 31, 2021
Format: Enduring
Credit: 1.0 CME/CDE

Faculty/Course Developer

Dorie Rosauer, RN, MBA
Senior Patient Safety & Risk Consultant, MedPro Group

Program Details

Disruptive behavior can have a significant impact on patient safety and ultimately lead to adverse events. This webinar will describe the potential effect that disruptive behavior can have on patients and professional practice. It will also address how to recognize behavior that may be considered disruptive in oneself, peers, and/or staff. Case scenarios will demonstrate various types of disruptive behavior, and effective strategies will be presented to help healthcare providers address and minimize its effects.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

1. Identify three different types of disruptive behavior.
2. Describe the potential effect that disruptive behavior can have on patients and professional practice.
3. Recognize behavior in themselves, peers, and/or staff that might be considered disruptive behavior.
4. Implement effective strategies to address disruptive behaviors when encountered in the workplace.

CE and Premium Credit Details

MedPro Group is pleased to offer insureds an opportunity to earn continuing education hours. There is no cost for this test or the corresponding CE credit. Please make sure you have viewed the activity completely before taking this test. If you pass the test with a score of 70 percent or higher, you will be issued 1.0 CE credit and can print a copy of the CE certificate for your education files.

Program Approval

MedPro Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MedPro Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MedPro Group is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018. Provider ID# (218784) MedPro Group designates this continuing dental education activity as meeting the criteria for up to 1 hour of continuing education credit. Doctors should claim only those hours actually spent in the activity.

Healthcare providers should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Osteopathic physicians, nonphysician doctors, and advanced practice healthcare professionals may take the test and submit their certificates to their professional CE accrediting bodies for review and consideration.

Premium Credit

This activity offers 1 hour of risk education credit with full documented participation. MedPro Group insureds who successfully complete this activity might be eligible to apply earned risk education hours toward a premium credit.

Approval by MedPro Group does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board. Premium credit eligibility and amount are subject to state insurance filings and policy type. Completion of a risk management course does not imply or guarantee renewal.

To learn more about premium credit eligibility, contact MedPro Group's Customer Service Team at 800-463-3776.

Commercial Support and Faculty Disclosure

MedPro Group developed this CE activity without commercial support. CE planners, content developers, editors, committee members, and MedPro Group Patient Safety & Risk Solutions staff report that they have no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Legal Disclaimers

The information and guidance provided here should not be construed as medical or legal advice. Because the facts applicable to your situation may vary, or the regulations applicable in your jurisdiction may differ, please contact your attorney or other professional advisors if you have any questions related to your legal or medical obligations or rights, state or federal laws, contract interpretation, or other legal questions.

About MedPro Group

MedPro Group is the marketing name used to refer to the insurance operations of The Medical Protective Company, Princeton Insurance Company, PLICO, Inc. and MedPro RRG Risk Retention Group. All insurance products are underwritten and administered by these and other Berkshire Hathaway affiliates, including National Fire & Marine Insurance Company. Product availability is based upon business and regulatory approval and may differ between companies.

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If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please email us at crmteam@medpro.com or call 800-463-3776.

Technical Requirements

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