An Overview of Healthcare Law
(45 CEU Credits)
Course Description In today's litigious society it is imperative that the medical services professional be familiar with the legal implications of his or her role. The practitioner appointment and reappointment process has increasingly become a source of legal liability for healthcare organizations. If a healthcare institution fails to recruit, appoint, supervise, and retain practitioners, there is a great probability that it will become involved in liability cases, which can greatly impact the facility's accreditation, licensure, and reimbursement eligibility.
This course presents a broad overview of the American legal system and legal terminology and discusses landmark cases in the healthcare industry specific to the medical staff.
Course Objective To provide an overview of the legal principles that guide healthcare providers. Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- list major elements of the US legal system
- define terms associated with healthcare law
- describe basic concepts of tort law
- list common areas of liability for healthcare providers
- describe characteristics of due process as they apply to medical staff activities
- and describe legal aspects of medical records.
Time to Complete 90 days
Who Will Benefit? All individuals who are involved in risk management activities including credentialing.
Administration and Management
Medical Terminology
Principles of Medical Staff Organization and Healthcare Finance
An Overview of Accreditation Knowledge
An Overview of Managed Care
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