Industry experts say litigation is now a "fact of life" in nursing homes. Class actions and wrongful death suits have become common enough to be described as a "fixture" in the sector. Some operators are literally going bankrupt with litigation as a contributing factor. So, even if the number of lawsuits isn't exploding year over year everywhere, you are more likely to get sued today than 10-15 years ago, and it is more expensive when you do.

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

1. Identify high-risk situations before they escalate.
2. Describe how to respond correctly in the first 24-hours post incident. 
3. Discuss how to document in a way that protects the facility and staff.
4. Identify when and how to involve insurance and claims management.