Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Risks
- Speaker:
- Carrie Barber, DNP, APRN, CNM, OB/GYN NP
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 13 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Sep 09, 2024
- Product Code:
- POS078819
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP), highlighting trends, complications, and legal considerations. Healthcare professionals will gain insight into common HDP-related lawsuits and key risk management strategies, while reviewing a real-life wrongful maternal death case. Equip yourself with the knowledge to improve patient outcomes and mitigate legal risks in your practice.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (1019.6 KB) | 35 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Carrie Barber, DNP, APRN, CNM, OB/GYN NP Related seminars and products
Barber Medical Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC
Carrie J. Barber, DNP, APRN, CNM, OB/GYN NP is a board-certified OB/GYN nurse practitioner, and certified nurse midwife, who works in obstetrical triage, intrapartum, and postpartum management. Additionally, she serves as a medical legal consultant specializing in maternal, fetal, and neonatal birth injury, and wrongful death. Dr. Barber has over 24 years of experience in healthcare, reviewing medical records, interpreting fetal monitor tracings, implementing perinatal policies and procedures, facilitating perinatal education, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Her clinical expertise helps to support efforts with medical legal perinatal care review, risk management assessments, and perinatal education.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Carrie Barber has employment relationships with St. Peter’s Health Partners and Barber Medical Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Carrie Barber is a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, the American Bar Association , the American College of Nurse Midwives, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Midwifery Certification Board, and the American Nurses Association.
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Objectives
- Identify the trends in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in the U.S.
- Identify complications associated with HDP
- Identify common allegations and defenses specific to HDP lawsuits
- Identify risk management approaches
- Review of wrongful maternal death case involving preeclampsia
Outline
Cause of Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
- Prevalence and risk factors
- Key causes of maternal morbidity and mortality
- Maternal outcomes and complications
Area of Litigation
- Legal implications of poor outcomes
- Trends in medical malpractice claims related to HDP
Definitions
- Key Terminology and Classifications
- Clinical Criteria and Diagnosis
- Joint Commission’s Elements of Performance
Associated Complications
- Acute and Long-term Complications of HDP
- Placental abruption and stillbirth risks
Common Allegations
- Failure to diagnose or delay in intervention
- Inadequate monitoring or treatment
- Case Examples of Allegations
Common Defenses
- Appropriate clinical care and documentation
- Use of evidence-based guidelines in defense
Risk Reduction Strategies
- Prevention and Early Intervention
- Communication and Documentation Best Practices
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Nurse Practicioners
- Physician Assistants
- Medical Doctorss
- DOs
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