February 6-7, 2012
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Orlando, FL
Part I (Feb. 6th and Feb. 7th, 1 1/2 days): Introduction to Mediation Process and Skills for Use in Healthcare Disputes
This course will introduce theory, principles, process steps, essential skills and ethical requirements in mediation to those who are considering service as a mediator. The course will provide the trainee with a firm foundation for additional learning and honing of skills as a neutral. Training techniques will include lecture; observation; role plays with coaching by trainers; and post-role play debriefing.
Part II (Feb. 7th, 1/2 day): Introduction to Mediating Medical Malpractice Claims
and Lawsuits
A specific application of mediation to medical malpractice claims and lawsuits, this training will introduce how interest-based mediators proceed on the principle that the mediation is not simply bargaining for money and as a result use techniques to create greater satisfaction for the parties and promote resolution. The training will benefit those with some experience in mediation, physicians or other healthcare providers, and those who have received introductory training in mediation, including those who attend the Part. I: Introduction to Mediation Process and Skills which precedes this training. Attendees will find this training a helpful "next step" in their learning as they will be exposed to how to mediate difficult cases, which often have heightened emotion. Such lessons are transferrable to other types of healthcare mediations. Training will include lecture, observation, and opportunity to practice in role plays with coaching by trainers, and debriefing.
Attendees may attend one or both trainings. A discount will be provided for those who attend both trainings. Attendance is limited to 24 participants for each part on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sorry, we are unable to accommodate any onsite registrations.
Trainers:
Jane Reister Conard, JD
Jane Reister Conard LLC
Sun Valley, ID
Jeanne F. Franklin, Esq.
FranklinSolutions
Arlington, VA
Chris Stern Hyman, Esq
Medical Mediation Group LLC
New York, NY
Program Materials
All materials will be distributed on site in the training room at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on the day of the program.
CLE/CPE Information
This session will be worth approximately 13.5 credits for 60-minute states and approximately 16.3 credits for 50-minute states. Participants will be given CLE Request forms at the program. Forms must be completed and returned to K.J. Forest, Programs Coordinator to receive credit. AHLA is an approved sponsor of continuing legal education credits in most states. There are no prerequisites required to register for these sessions.
CPE: AHLA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. NASBA's web site is located at http://www.nasba.org/. This training will be worth approximately 16 CPE credits.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
Reservations: (888) 430-4999
Room Rates: $210 single or double occupancy
Hotel Cut-off Date: Monday, January 16, 2012
Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the American Health Lawyers Association; the room block may sell out prior to hotel cut-off date.
Cancellation/Substitution Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing no later than Monday, January 23, 2012 in order to receive a refund of registration fees, minus a $200 administrative fee for Part I; less a $200 administrative fee for the Special Discount for Both Days; and less a $50 administrative fee for Part II. Due to the limited attendance permitted at this program, no refunds can be made after the January 23, 2012 date because of insufficient time to register other attendees. If you wish to send a substitute, please call (202) 833-0762.