Assignment:
Adverse Incidents and Legal Counsel
1. Discuss when it may be appropriate for health care organizations to consult legal counsel rather than handle an adverse incident internally with managers and staff only.
2. Give an example of a situation where legal counsel may be needed.
Response Guidelines:
After your initial response to the discussion question, respond to at least two other learners posts by asking questions and adding comments that expand and deepen the conversation. Your responses are expected to be substantive in nature.