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Clinical Investigations the fundamental steps

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Date:
February 25
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Other Time Zones:
10.00am - 12.00pm (NSW, ACT, Tas, Vic)
9.30am - 11.30am (SA)
9.00am - 11.00am (QLD)
8.30am - 10.30am (NT)
7.00am - 9.00am (WA)
Cost:
$140 – $155
Event Category:

Other

Trainer First Name
Fleur
Trainer Last Name
Dewhurst
Trainer Short Bio

Fleur graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1995 with a Bachelor of Nursing and has worked across the acute and aged care sector in Tasmania and overseas.

In 2002, Fleur graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Laws and was admitted to Legal Practice as a qualified Legal Practitioner. She is currently admitted to the Supreme Court of Tasmania and the High Court of Australia.

For 18 years combining both her legal and clinical knowledge Fleur has provided advice to health care providers in both the aged care sector and the acute care sector.

Fleur has worked as a consultant in Melbourne with a firm specialising in health law, for 11 years as the in house Medico-Legal Advisor at the Royal Hobart Hospital and Manager of Legal Services.

Fleur has worked for 7 years as a Consultant with MDA National Australia providing medico-legal and risk management education to members across Australia and is a regular presenter with the College of Surgeons and ANZCA.

Fleur has provided advice on a number of clinical reviews. She has participated as a member of clinical review committees, safety and quality committees and as a long- standing member of the Ethics Committee for the Tasmanian Health Service.

Fleur currently works in private practice and is the senior lawyer responsible for managing the professional negligence claims made against the legal profession in Tasmania. Fleur also has a role in providing advice to the Legal Profession on emerging risks. This includes lecturing on risk management at the University of Tasmania Legal Professional Practice Course.

Fleur continues to provide advice and education to private health care providers.

February 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

$140 – $155

This program is designed to provide members with an understanding of the requirements of the New Serious Incident Response Scheme and how to manage a clinical investigation. The presentation also covers the requirements and considerations for open disclosure and supporting those affected by a serious incident, including staff.

 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the general requirements of the new Serious Incident Response Scheme including the definition of a serious incident for mandatory reporting.
  • Understand the steps to take when responding and managing a serious incident including clinical review and investigation.
  • How to manage a clinical investigation for a serious incident event – Root Cause Analysis.
  • Managing and supporting staff through a clinical investigation.
  • The requirements of open disclosure and the support required for families following an incident.
  • Broadly understand the application of Whistleblower protections how it applies to your organisation.
  • Requirements for implementing and maintaining an incident management system.

 

Target Group: Nurses, Clinical Nurse Managers and Management

Venue

Online via Zoom

Tickets

35 available 		ACSA Member: Clinical Investigations (GST Incl)$140.00
35 available 		ACSA Non Member: Clinical Investigations (GST Incl)$155.00
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