Preparing for Your Virtual FTCA Site Visit

December 14, 2020

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HRSA has announced the launch of Virtual FTCA Site Visits with a pilot program beginning late 2020.  This webinar will help key health center staff prepare for this new method of demonstrating compliance with HRSA FTCA expectations.  We will discuss the differences between on-site and virtual visits and the challenges that the virtual visit places on health centers.  We will review preparation for the virtual visit, the typical agenda, key areas of focus for HRSA.

HRSA FTCA expectations are found in the Health Center Program Compliance Manual, Chapters 5 and 21.  These requirements will be reexamined with emphasis placed on the specific areas HRSA reviewers will be focused.  The webinar will provide you with the tools to prepare for, manage and respond to issues that arise in the virtual site visit.  Questions will be encouraged.

In this webinar join attorneys Molly Evans, Matt Freedus, and Martin Bree and become better prepared for the Virtual FTCA Site Visit.

Target Audience

  • Executive staff
  • Board members
  • Clinical leadership
  • Human resources staff
  • Compliance staff

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Understand the circumstances that may lead to an FTCA site visit.
  • Discern the unique challenges presented by a virtual FTCA site visit.
  • Be better prepared for the four major areas of the FTCA site visit.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
Course opens: 
10/10/2019
Course expires: 
03/14/2021
Event starts: 
12/14/2020 - 1:00pm EST
Event ends: 
12/14/2020 - 2:00pm EST
Cost:
$150.00

MARTIN BREE   

Marty has dedicated his entire career to serving the needs of health centers both inside government and out. From 1998 through 2004, Marty directed the Health Center Federal Tort Claims Act medical malpractice program, writing much of the policy that is in effect today. Marty Bree has more than thirty years of experience working with health centers and the FTCA Program. [Full Bio]

MOLLY EVANS  

A Partner in the firm’s health law practice group, Molly advises health centers on the management of clinical, employment and workforce related risks, with a particular focus on professional liability, Federal Tort Claims Act, and HIPAA matters. From her experience as both a private attorney and in-house counsel, Molly knows the importance of managing liability and risk issues in mission-driven organizations. [Full Bio]

MATTHEW FREEDUS  

A Partner with the firm, Matt represents health centers facing a variety of adverse administrative decisions and legal actions. Defending clients in all phases of administrative and judicial review, from the lowest level up to the Supreme Court, he also represents clients in affirmative litigation against states and other entities. Matt has litigated on behalf of health centers on a variety of issues, including denials of deeming applications and the scope of FTCA coverage for malpractice actions brought against health centers and their providers. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS FOR CPE CREDIT

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following conditions in order to receive your certificate:

  1. Answer at least 3 of the 5 polling questions during the webinar
  2. Complete the evaluation survey after the conclusion of the webinar or in the follow-up email

Upon completion of these requirements, FTLF will email you your CPE Certificate within five (5) business days.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: Executive staff, Board members, Clinical leadership, Human resources staff, and Compliance staff
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
  • Attendance Requirements: In order to be awarded the full credits, you must respond to three (3) out of five (5) polling questions.

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance

Price

Cost:
$150.00
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