HR Legal Primer: Best Practices for Allergy Practices

In "HR Legal Primer: Best Practices for Allergy Practices," recorded from the 2017 Practice Management Workshop, a seasoned labor and employment attorney will walk you through key aspects of employment and HR law affecting your practice including hiring and firing, employee handbooks, and
more.

Target Audience

Allergist/immunologists
Physician assistants
Nurses
Fellows-in-training
Office managers
Coding and billing staff members
Other clinical staff

Learning Objectives

Needs Assessment
Information on the legal aspects of employment and staff in an allergy practice is one of the most requested sessions by previous practice management workshop attendees. This session is presented by a seasoned labor and employment attorney with extensive experience working with physician offices, hospitals and other healthcare entities.

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • List the key employment policies allergy practices should establish and describe why they are needed
  • Describe how to appropriately classify an employee as exempt or non-exempt and understand the wage/overtime laws as they apply to each category
  • Explain what is considered proper documentation in an event an employer has to defend him- or herself in a wrongful termination lawsuit.
Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.50 CE
    CE credit.
  • 1.50 CME
    CME credit.
Course opens: 
08/16/2017
Course expires: 
08/15/2018
Cost:
$50.00
Part of: 
2017 Practice Management Workshop Online
Rating: 
0

Faculty
Penelope Phillips, Esq.
Felhaber Larson, Minneapolis, MN
Relevant relationships: None

Content Reviewers
Samuel Gubernick, DO FAAAAI
Family Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Associates, Largo, FL
Relevant relationships: None

Jon Ramsey, RN
Georgia Asthma Coalition, Albany, GA
Relevant relationships: Genentech: speaker (Xolair); Shire/Baxalta: advisory board

 

Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) is a Provider, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #10704, for up to 1.50 Contact Hours.

Medium and Method of Physician Participation for an Enduring Activity
Follow these steps to complete the activity:

  1. Register for the activity.
  2. Review the CME and Disclosure information.
  3. Complete all required components.
  4. Complete the post-test. You must achieve a score of 70% or higher on post-tests to claim credit.
  5. Complete the activity evaluation.
  6. Claim your credits. Enter only the number of credits earned based on your participation in the activity.
  7. Print or save your certificate.

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Release date
Original release date: August 14, 2017.  Valid for credit through August 13, 2018.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 Attendance
    Attendance credit.
  • 1.50 CE
    CE credit.
  • 1.50 CME
    CME credit.

Price

Cost:
$50.00
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