New Faculty Orientation at Saint Louis University: Legal Guidance and Insurance Information
Get insights into the new faculty orientation program at Saint Louis University, including legal guidance provided by the Office of the General Counsel, coverage details, insurance information, reporting of incidents, and helpful tips for faculty members. Learn about the support available, reporting procedures, and how to handle legal matters effectively as a new faculty member.
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New Faculty Orientation Matthew Shorey Associate General Counsel
No Financial Relationships I have no relevant financial relationships to disclose
New Faculty Orientation Office of the General Counsel Legal guidance Receives and investigates incident reports Oversees the professional liability program Saint Louis University provides coverage for: Faculty Fellows Residents Medical Students Other Staff
New Faculty Orientation Coverage is provided for occurrences that happen during course and scope of employment with Saint Louis University. NOT COVERED: Under the influence/ criminal / intentional Outside normal course and scope Claims not promptly reported Failure to cooperate
New Faculty Orientation Insurance: Self insured up to $2 million/occurrence Excess commercial insurance is provided up to $25 million per year.
New Faculty Orientation Reporting of Incidents Adverse incidents with significant harm significant unexplained complications unanticipated/ unexplained death retained objects wrong-site procedures Please report promptly !(within 24-48 hours) How to report: 977-URPT (8778) Call the OGC at 977-5767 If in doubt please report
New Faculty Orientation Other Helpful Tips If an attorney calls, please direct to the OGC at 977-5767. Do not speak with the attorney. Please advise OGC about requests for expert work Direct BHA and AG complaints to the OGC Direct process servers to the OGC Advise OGC of any deposition requests If named in a lawsuit, OGC will appoint defense counsel and notify you of your assigned counsel.
New Faculty Orientation Other Helpful Tips (Continued) Complete and Timely Documentation Limit Email Communications (Discoverable) Discuss patient care in the appropriate setting Call OGC for assistance handling a difficult issue/family
Questions? If you have any legal questions, please call the Office of the General Counsel at 977-5767
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