Tuesday, February 10 - 10:00 AM Pacific (60 minutes)

Creating Safer Care Environments: Preventing Sexual Abuse and False Allegations - Robin Bell, MBA, RN, CPG

ABOUT THE WEBINAR

Sexual abuse and molestation (SAM) cases and allegations present serious threats to the safe and healing environment that patients expect in healthcare settings. The actual prevalence of sexual abuse by healthcare professionals is difficult to determine, as research indicates that only 5-10% of patients who experience sexual misconduct report the assault. The increasing number of SAM claims, combined with the rising costs associated with nuclear verdicts in these cases, not only cause harm to patients and staff, but also expose healthcare organizations to significant legal

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Describe the most impactful diagnosis coding changes for 2026
- Identify new CPT codes for 2026
- Determine documentation changes that may be necessary with new codes
- Recognize changes in Medicare payment policy for 2026

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Robin Bell, MBA, RN, CPG is a seasoned nursing professional with over 10 years of clinical experience including critical care, outpatient ambulatory management, post-acute care, and risk management. Currently, Robin works as a Healthcare Safety Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency, leveraging a strong commitment to quality and safety to design and implement personalized risk management programs for her clients, focusing on patient and employee safety. Robin has a specialized certification and training in sexual abuse and molestation prevention as a Certified Praesidium Guardian. Robin's unique blend of clinical experience and business acumen equips her to understand the operational aspects of healthcare while also connecting with frontline staff.