Lynn Tenerowicz, RN, BSN, JD
Lynn Tenerowicz, B.S.N., J.D. currently serves as Chief Risk Officer for Baystate Health. In this role, Lynn has executive responsibility for the administration and oversight of the operations of the Health System’s Risk Management programs, Litigation and Claims Management, and Property and Casualty Risk Financing programs. She manages a comprehensive insurance program involving such activities as insurance purchasing, insurance consulting, and coordinating claims handling for all lines of insurance. Lynn also administers the health system’s wholly owned insurance company and oversees underwriting of professional and general liability insurance and administration of a Community Physician Insurance Program. She holds a B.S.N. from Downstate Medical Center SUNY) and a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University.
Speaking Topics
Landmark Lawsuits Involving Nurses: Why They Won or Lost
Malpractice suits against nurses are increasing at an alarming rate. It is crucial that nurses learn how to protect themselves. This seminar is focused on identifying nursing risk factors relative to patients in the emergency and pediatric departments. The content will provide an overview of nursing liability, and will focus on documentation issues pertaining to the treatment methodologies of the pediatric patient as well as high risk liability situations. This program will benefit both ER & Pediatric Nurses alike in the development of risk management practices that will help prevent adverse patient outcomes and reduce liability.
Course Length: 8 hours
Intended audience: Pediatric & Emergency Department NursesMalpractice in the Pediatric Setting
In an era of cost containment and limited resources, providers are continually confronted by situations that may result in litigation. This lecture will provide an overview of malpractice and will differentiate between criminal and civil negligence. Content will include documentation techniques and will focus on important pediatric malpractice cases. This program will challenge you to evaluate your practice and will provide you with information on how to limit your professional and personal liability.
Course length: 90 minutes
Intended Audience: E.R., Pediatric, & critical care nursesNursing Law & Ethics
This stimulating seminar addresses the ethical dilemmas that nurses face in every day practice. Landmark legal decisions are presented to illustrate the distinction between law & ethics. An overview of ethical principles provides the framework for ethical decision making. Thought provoking case studies are utilized to allow participants to apply these ethical principles in analyzing an ethical dilemma. Topics include withholding life sustaining treatment, advance directives, informed consent, the rule of double effect, patient rights, & patient-provider conflicts.
Course length: 8 hours
Intended Audience: Nurses of all specialties