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Overview
Tailored Strategies for High-Value Nursing Home Claims
Not all nursing home failure-of-care cases are the same - so why rely on a one-size-fits-all CLE? This program shows you how to quickly identify high-value claims and build stronger cases for specific fact patterns, including falls, elopement, and abuse. Learn how to use facility records, regulatory standards, and expert strategy to establish liability, overcome defense tactics, and maximize case value - register today!
- Hear how to identify high-value nursing home cases at intake - and avoid costly dead ends.
- Understand key liability drivers behind falls, elopement, and abuse claims.
- Uncover practical strategies for using care plans, MDS data, and facility records to build your case.
- Get tips for countering defense arguments on comorbidities and decline.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Case Screening and Value Drivers: Spotting High-Potential Cases Fast
- Regulatory Framework and Standards of Care
- Turning "Routine Falls" Into Winning Cases
- Elopement/Wandering and Supervision Failures
- Building and Proving Abuse Claims
- Malnutrition, Dehydration, and Failure-to-Thrive
- Medication Errors, Chemical Restraints, and Infection-Related Claims
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Alabama CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Florida CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Iowa CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Kansas CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
|
7.2 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
7.2 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Ohio CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Texas CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Utah CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Virginia CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
6 Total |
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CLE
Agenda
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Case Screening and Value Drivers: Spotting High-Potential Cases Fast
- Trends in Nursing Home Litigation and Verdict Drivers
- Identifying Viable Cases Quickly
- Red Flags to Watch For
- Arbitration Agreements and Intake Pitfalls
- Common Comorbidities and How Facilities Use Them Defensively
- Baseline vs. Avoidant Resident Decline
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Regulatory Framework and Standards of Care
- OBRA, Key F-Tags, and Using Survey Deficiencies and Statements of Deficiencies (SODs)
- State Law Overlay
- Staffing Regulations and Their Litigation Impact
- Internal Policies as the Real Standard of Care
- Care Plans as Liability Anchors
- Key Documents to Request Early (Staffing Logs, Incident Reports, Audits)
- Using MDS, Care Plans, and TARs/MARs Effectively
- Expert Selection and Case Framing
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Turning "Routine Falls" Into Winning Cases
- Fall Prevention Standards
- Common Failure Patterns
- Causation Challenges
- Documentation Pitfalls and Case-Building Strategy
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Elopement/Wandering and Supervision Failures
- High-Risk Residents
- Failures in Secured Units and Monitoring Systems
- Supervision and Staffing Failures
- Documentation Red Flags
- Regulatory and Survey Support
- Common Defense Arguments and Rebuttals
- Proving Foreseeability
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Building and Proving Abuse Claims
- Regulatory Framework for Abuse Claims
- Types of Abuse and How They Present in Records
- Injury Patterns That Should Trigger Investigation
- Facility Response Failures
- Damages and Case Value Drivers
- Proving Abuse With and Without Direct Witnesses
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Malnutrition, Dehydration, and Failure-to-Thrive
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Medication Errors, Chemical Restraints, and Infection-Related Claims
- Medication Errors and High-Risk Drug Categories
- Chemical Restraints and Antipsychotic Misuse
- Infection-Related Claims (UTIs, Sepsis, Wound Infections)
- Common Defense Arguments and Rebuttals
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Nursing home administrators and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Michael Pisanchyn
is the owner and founder of Pisanchyn Law Firm. He primarily works on cases involving individuals who have been charged with a crime or have suffered injuries due to an automobile accident, a tractor trailer accident, a motorcycle accident, medical malpractice, a birth injuries, brain injuries, wrongful death, animal bites, slips, trips, and falls, workers' compensation, social security disability benefits, and all personal injuries caused by another's negligence. Mr. Pisanchyn earned his bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and his J.D. degree from Dickinson School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania.
Speaker bio
Raymond P. Mullman, Jr.
is an attorney at Poliakoff & Associates, P.A. He has authored numerous successful briefs, articles, and memoranda, and actively pursues litigation for injured plaintiffs. Mr. Mullman is also a certified arbitrator. He is a graduate of Fairfield University and the University of South Carolina Law School. Mr. Mullman is a member of the Spartanburg County Bar Association, the South Carolina Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, the Palmetto Law Society and the Environmental Law Society. He is a member of the AAJ's Nursing Home Litigation Group and the AAJ's Trucking Litigation Group. Mr. Mullman is admitted to practice law in South Carolina.
Speaker bio
Susan V. Haibeck
is a highly experienced registered nurse, specializing in oncology at Haibeck and Associates Legal Nurse Consulting with over thirty years of expertise in the field. With a passion for patient advocacy and a drive for justice, she has become a trusted resource for attorneys nationwide seeking assistance in medically related cases, particularly in personal injury and medical malpractice. Throughout her career, Ms. Haibeck has honed their skills and knowledge in oncology nursing, dedicating herself to providing exceptional care to cancer patients. Her extensive experience in the field has made her an invaluable asset in understanding the intricacies of cancer treatment, diagnosis, and the potential pitfalls that can occur in medical settings. In recognition of her expertise, Ms. Haibeck authored the groundbreaking book, Cancer Care Malpractice for Attorneys, which was published in 2022. This comprehensive resource serves as a guide for attorneys handling malpractice cases involving cancer care, specifically focusing on topics such as failure to diagnose cancer and errors in chemotherapy administration. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and dedication to patient safety, she brings a unique perspective to the legal field and assists attorneys in building strong cases by providing in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and a deep understanding of the medical complexities involved in cancer-related malpractice claims. Ms. Haibeck holds a master's degree in adult oncology nursing from Northern Illinois University. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is deeply dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families, both inside and outside the courtroom. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Ms. Haibeck continues to make a significant impact in the legal and medical communities, bridging the gap between healthcare and the law to seek justice for those affected by medical malpractice in cancer care.
Speaker bio
Joyce J. Sweinberg
is an attorney at her firm, Joyce J. Sweinberg Associates PC. She is also of counsel at the Law Offices of Kardos & Goch. Ms. Sweinberg limited her practice to the litigation of personal injury matters and workers' compensation cases when she first opened her firm, and continues to limit her practice and only represents injured plaintiffs, fighting insurance companies to obtain the best result possible for her clients. She has litigated numerous auto accident, negligence and workers' compensation cases. Ms. Sweinberg is a graduate of Temple Law School, and is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She has been a member of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers' Association, and is currently listed in Who's Who in America and Cambridge Who's Who. Ms. Sweinberg also offers consulting services to other attorneys in the litigation of their personal injury cases.
Speaker bio
Ellison F. Hitt
is an attorney at Siesennop & Sullivan, LLP. Her practice areas focus on defending a variety of healthcare professions and providers. Ms. Hitt represents long-term care providers like skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and group homes in the state of Wisconsin. In addition, she also defends dentists and dental practices in litigation. Ms. Hitt also represents licensed professionals against licensing board complaints, including, dentists, nurses, nursing home administrators, therapists and medical practitioners. She earned her B.A. degree from Miami University of Ohio and her J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School. Ms. Hitt is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin; before the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western districts of Wisconsin; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit; and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Speaker bio
Jamie Gerrie
is the Owner and CEO of UPvision Consulting, LLC, a firm that provides legal nurse consulting, expert review and testimony, medical record review and analysis, and case support for attorneys and health care agencies. She works as both a testifying and non-testifying expert in legal cases. Ms. Gerrie is a Certified mediator and trainer. She can facilitate mediation sessions, both in-person and virtual. She offers training for those who want to become a general civil mediator. Ms. Gerrie also hosts workshops in leadership development, conflict management, and team building. She is an associate professor of nursing at Lake Superior State University, teaching in classroom, clinical laboratory, and clinical settings. Ms. Gerrie holds a BSN (Bachelor of Science in nursing), and an MSN (Master of Science in nursing). She earned a certificate in legal nurse consulting from Brighton College in 2017. She is certified as a CPPS (Certified Professional in-Patient Safety) and holds national certification in mediation. Ms. Gerrie is published in nursing leadership as a nurse leader and has authored two books.
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