Release Date: March 1, 2025
Expiration Date: February 29, 2028
Format: Enduring
Credit: 1.0 CME or 1.0 CNE

Faculty

Melissa Jackson, MBA, RN, BSN, CPHRM
Risk Solutions Education Specialist, MedPro Group

Program Details

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) face various risks in day-to-day practice. Medical errors, adverse outcomes, and near-misses can result from issues related to technical skill, clinical judgment, communication, documentation, clinical systems, and more. Although the concept and potential benefits of ASCs are exciting, they should not overshadow patient safety and risk concerns. This program explores common malpractice risks associated with ASCs. It also offers risk management strategies and tips that can be used to reduce the risk of patient injury, mitigate professional liability exposure, and—in the event of litigation—contribute to a strong defense.

Educational Objectives

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

1. Understand the medical professional liability (MPL) claims trends related to ambulatory surgery
2. Describe the importance of effective patient selection techniques and how they can impact patient safety, efficiency, and reportable outcomes related to ambulatory surgery
3. Explain how the consent discussion and patient understanding significantly affect case resolution
4. Identify mitigation strategies for intraoperative risks, including noise and distractions, medication safety, retained surgical items, wrong-site surgeries, and medical emergencies
5. Discuss the importance of multidisciplinary planning and effective communication relating to recovery and discharge after ambulatory surgery

CE and Premium Credit Details

MedPro Group is pleased to offer insureds an opportunity to earn continuing education (CE) 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(s) and can print a copy of the CE certificate for your education files.

Webinars do not need to be completed in one sitting, but participants should note the time they stop watching so they can restart the video at the appropriate time.

Premium credit eligibility and amount are subject to state insurance filings and policy type. If eligibility requirements are met, each course may be applied as risk credit one time only. Courses cannot be repeated for additional premium credit. Completion of a risk management course does not imply or guarantee renewal. If you have questions about your specific risk management premium credit options, call 800-463-3776.

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 Credit(s)™.
	MedPro Group is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. MedPro Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 CNE. Participants must complete all program components, including obtaining a score of 70% or better on the post-test.

Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Individuals not seeking CME or CNE may take the test and submit their certificates to their professional CE accrediting bodies for review and consideration.

Premium Credit

This activity offers 1.0 hour(s) 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. To receive a 1-year risk management premium credit, insureds must take two 1-hour on-demand programs.

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, please contact us 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 Risk Solutions staff report that they have no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests or ineligible company.

Legal Disclaimers

The information and guidance provided here should not be construed as medical or legal advice and should not be construed as rules or establishing a standard of care. 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/or regulatory approval and may differ between companies.

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Contact Us

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please email us at riskmanagement@medpro.com or call 800-463-3776 x119649.

Technical Requirements

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