Course Info
Through the use of hypotheticals and examples the following topics will be covered from the perspective of an experienced risk management professional: what is health care risk management; incident reporting and investigation; legal and regulatory risks including NPDB, SMDA, Sentinel events, comparison of state laws involving medical malpractice; interface of risk management with other departments in the institution; claims and litigation management; risk financing; claims resolution; on call advice; education of all levels of health care professionals.
Instructor
Prof. Linda Mittleman is a practicing attorney, specializing in end-of-life issues, and Adjunct Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University.
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbooks
** No Text Required **
Study Aids
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
Inside Counsel, Practices, Strategies, and Insights by ISBN: 9780314287939Publication Date: 2014-12-30Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Emanuel Law Outlines for Corporations by ISBN: 9781454899457Publication Date: 2020-10-08Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Examples and Explanations for Corporations by ISBN: 9781543819984Publication Date: 2021-01-04Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Understanding Corporate Law by ISBN: 9781531027278Publication Date: 2023-11Available via LexisNexis Digital Library.
Understanding Insurance Law by ISBN: 9781531001292Publication Date: 2020-09Available via LexisNexis Digital Library.
CALI
Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Quimbee
If you have not registered your Quimbee account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
