Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Describe the types of sexual abuse and molestation claims that occur in the healthcare setting. 2. Illustrate the adverse financial impact of such claims on healthcare systems through a review of claim examples. 3. Explain the response of the healthcare liability insurance market to the increasing frequency and severity of these claims and the importance of preventing and identifying opportunities to reduce risk.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists, and nurses.
Identified Gap:
Health care providers and organizations often lack consistent awareness, policies and training related to the prevention, identification and management of Sexual Abuse and Misconduct (SAM) incidents. This month’s grand rounds presentation will explore how this gap can lead to increased risk of patient harm, compromised trust, legal exposure and a rise in SAM claims—many of which are preventable through appropriate risk mitigation strategies, including the use of chaperones, clear documentation and early reporting mechanisms.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hour(s)
Expiration Date for CE/CME Credit:
06-11-2026
Method of Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CE/CME credit.
Disclosure:
The following presenter has indicated that there are no financial relationships with any ineligible companies: Katherine Debes and Eric Plinke The following planning committee member has indicated that a financial relationship with an ineligible company: Merk Maria Victorio, MD All relationships have been mitigated. The remaining planning committee/CME committee members have indicated that they have no financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement:
Akron Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Akron Children’s Hospital designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Bibliography:
1. https://instituteforlegalreform.com/research/nuclear-verdicts-an-update-on-trends-causes-and-solutions/
2. https://blogs.the-hospitalist.org/content/mega-malpractice-verdicts-against-physicians-rise
3. https://www.insuranceinsiderus.com/article/2egky2guibt64uyr3h4hs/industry-wide/nuclear-medmal-verdicts-is-50mn-the-new-25mn?zephr_sso_ott=qAqN5w
