The Case Where a Medical Mistake Was Criminal

A nurse was found guilty of gross neglect and negligent homicide in Tennessee. This case has been closely watched by medical professionals, because it may set a new precedent for criminalizing medical mistakes. Guests David Brushwood and Jake Galdo join the podcast to try and make sense of this sensational news. The GameChanger:This case may change the way in which medical mistakes are handled internally and at a legal level. Show Segments:00:00 – Introductions01:45 – The Case15:41 – Just Culture & Legality 15:55 – Avoiding & Navigating Errors 26:20 – Closing Remarks Host:Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health Guests:David B. Brushwood, R.Ph, J.D.Senior Lecturer, The University of Wyoming School of PharmacyPharmacy Law Content Developer, CEimpactJohn A. Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP (Jake)Course Content and Developer, CEimpactPharmacist, Ross Bridge PharmacyCEO, Seguridad, IncRedeem your CPE or CME creditRedeem CPE (Pharmacists)Redeem CME (Prescribers)Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipPrescribers: Get a membershipReferences and Resources:Former nurse found guilty in accidental injection death of 75-year-old patient Continuing Education Information:Learning Objectives:1. Discuss how valid a legal case details from news agencies. 2. Describe how to support a culture of safety within healthcare practiceDrs. Brushwood and Galdo have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.0.05 CEU | 0.5 HrsACPE UAN: 0107-0000-22-192-H03-PInitial release date: 05/02/2022Expiration date: 05/02/2023Additional CPE & CME details can be found hereFollow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram