This webinar explores the complex clinical and legal considerations surrounding the use of chemical and mechanical restraints in acute care hospital settings. Participants will gain insight into best practices for ensuring patient and staff safety, maintaining ethical standards, and staying compliant with relevant laws and regulations. Experts will discuss case studies, risk management strategies, documentation requirements, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration when making restraint-related decisions. This free learning opportunity, ideal for healthcare professionals, risk managers, and legal advisors, aims to support informed, compassionate, and legally sound patient care. The webinar will feature Dr. Razaq Badamosi, Vice President, Network Chief Quality Officer at JPS Health and attorneys Joe Geraci and Elle Cochran, Partners with Husch Blackwell. It is hosted by the THA Patient Safety Organization and sponsored by THA Education.
Registration Pricing
Member: Complimentary
Who should attend:
Physicians, Nurses, Quality Leaders, Risk Managers, Patient Safety Coordinators, Attorneys, healthcare professionals
Continuing Education
Continuing Medical Education
Texas Hospital Association will be seeking Continuing Medical Education for this program. More information coming soon!
Credit Designation for Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
The Texas Hospital Association has registered with the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization to meet the requirements of the continuing professional education rules covering maintenance of attendance records, retention or program outlines, qualifications of instructors, program content, physical facilities and length of class hours. This registration agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the board as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the licensee. This course has been submitted to the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization for approval of 1.5 contact hours.
American College of Healthcare Executives
By attending the Patient Restraints in Acute Care Settings: Navigating Clinical Judgment and Legal Responsibility Webinar offered by Texas Hospital Association participants may earn 1.5 ACHE Qualified Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
Faculty
Dr. Razaq Badamosi, M.D., VP, Chief Quality Officer, JPS Health
Dr. Razaq Badamosi is a pulmonologist in Fort Worth, Texas and is affiliated with JPS Health Network-Fort Worth. He received his medical degree from University of Jos Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Razaq Badamosi has expertise in treating pneumonia, pulmonary heart disease, asthma, among other conditions.
Ellee Cochran, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP
Ellee represents hospitals, physicians, managed care companies, and other healthcare entities in their regulatory compliance and day-to-day operations. Clients appreciate Ellee’s experience as a former litigator and appellate lawyer, as well as representing physicians before state licensing agencies, including the Texas Medical Board, and assisting hospitals through the physician peer review process.
Joe Geraci, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP
When Joe began his legal practice as in-house counsel for a psychiatric hospital system, he dealt firsthand with the challenges of healthcare operations that his clients face daily. While home health agencies, physicians, hospitals and health systems focus on healing, Joe sorts through the nuts and bolts of their operations to help his clients make sense of the industry’s complex regulations. He is board certified in health law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and brings this in-depth background to his legal and business solutions.