OMIC Events and Seminars at the Upcoming AAO 2017 Annual Meeting in New Orleans
Please stop by the OMIC Booth #3039 at the Morial Convention Center (next to the Academy Resource Center). Find out about the 2017 dividend to be paid in 2018. Ask us about any insurance, risk management, or claim issues.
Events at the OMIC exhibit
In celebration of our 30th anniversary, please join us for the following events in the exhibit hall.
Champagne and Beignets
Sunday, Nov 12, 2017 (immediately following the OMIC Forum) 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Coffee Bar
Sunday, Nov 12 and Monday, Nov 13, 2017 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Courses that earn a discount
Sunday, November 12, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., Morial Convention Center, New Orleans Theater C
OMIC Bruce Spivey MD Forum: Vulnerabilities in Real World Patient Care
(SPE #19). Trexler M. Topping, MD, Ann A. Warn, MD, MBA, Anne M. Menke, RN, PhD,
and Tim J. Padovese, MBA, will discuss workable ways to address issues such as informed consent, telephone care, and appointment follow up. There is no additional fee for this course.
Monday, November 13, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., Morial Convention Center, Room 270
Why Take the Risk? Mitigating Malpractice Risk with Patient Education and Informed Consent and also titled “Why Take the Risk: Effective Management Strategy with Patient Education and Informed Consent (SPE #23). George A. Williams, MD, OMIC Board Chair and Philip Rizzuto, MD and Devin Harrison, MD are the speakers for this panel discussion. There is no additional fee for this course.
Monday, November 13, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Morial Convention Center, Room 294
Medicolegal Issues with Electronic Health Records (AAO Instruction Course #532). Michelle Pineda, MBA, OMIC Risk Manager, will identify EHR challenges. NOTE: You must purchase an “ACADEMY PLUS COURSE PASS” to attend this course.
(Prior to meeting, the cost is $225. Onsite Fee is $275 paid at the Registration Desk)
Events and courses for nurses and technicians (No OMIC discount)
Friday, November 10, 9:40 to 10:25 a.m., ASORN meeting at the Morial Convention Center. Fall Risk in the Office/ASC. Anne M. Menke, RN, PhD. ASORN registration required.
Sunday, November 12, 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, Grand Ballroom C
Medico-Legal issues of the electronic healthcare record: an OMIC perspective (Course #035U4). NOTE: Staff must purchase a JCAHPO ticket.
Young ophthalmologist event The YO Lounge (No OMIC discount)
Saturday, November 11, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., “Manage YO Practice” event at the Morial Convention Center, at the YO Lounge, Room 222. The Academy’s Young Ophthalmologist (YO) Committee offers an informal setting for YOs to learn/chat with AAOE and OMIC representatives on the issues of Informed Consent, Advertising, and Comprehensive Guidelines on Co-Management. No OMIC discount is offered for attending this event.
Senior Ophthalmologist event The SO Lounge (No OMIC discount)
Monday, November 13, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., “Manage YO Practice” event at the Morial Convention Center, at the SO Lounge, Room 224. The Academy’s Senior Ophthalmologist (SO) Committee offers an informal setting for SOs to learn/chat with the FAAO, AAOE and OMIC representatives on the issues of practice transition tips and issues relevant to senior ophthalmologists. No OMIC discount is offered for attending this event.
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OMIC maintains educational alliances with most ophthalmic societies in the United States. We share patient safety and risk management resources and also support local lobbying and tort reform efforts. Policyholders who are members of societies with an OMIC partnership earn a 10% risk management discount when they complete an approved OMIC risk management event. Visit the page for your society below for more information on which events qualify for the discount.
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Risk Management Bulletin, Fall 2017
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