Medical Duty of Care

Description

Duty of Care is a core responsibility for meeting professionals. This principle requires planners to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees. The most likely threat to attendees at a meeting or event is an unexpected medical emergency. Yet many times, very little effort is spent on preparing for such an event. In addition, other health-related issues can impact attendee engagement and business continuity.

This live virtual session developed for the Emergency Preparedness Certificate Program (EPCP) Course provides information on how to satisfy Duty of Care as it relates to the health of meeting and event attendees. Participants will learn about:

• Understanding Medical Duty of Care
• Assessing Medical Risk
• Mitigating Medical Risk
• Planning and Preparation
• Attendee Health Issues - a Look at Statistics
• Destination Risk Assessment
• Pre-Con Medical Check List
• Special Considerations
• Privacy Health Security
• Liability Issues
• When to Consider On-Site Medical Support

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

JONATHAN T. HOWE, ESQ. is the President and Founding Partner of Howe & Hutton, Ltd., a law firm with offices in Chicago, IL, McLean VA, and Washington, D.C.  Howe & Hutton, Ltd., representing clients worldwide, specializes in the complete representation of individuals, firms, and not-for-profit organizations, including trade associations, professional societies, and other related organizations.

Mr. Howe has written hundreds of articles, papers, and books, and has spoken to organizations all over the world on all manner of legal issues.  He served as general counsel emeritus for Meetings Professionals International and general counsel for the prestigious Association Committee of 100 sponsored by the US Chamber of Commerce. He is a founder, past President, and board member of the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys.  He was most recently recognized as the only lawyer named to the Events Industry Council’s “Hall of Leaders.”

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in diplomatic history and international political science with honors from Northwestern University and his Juris Doctorate with highest distinction from Duke University where he was first in his graduating class.

Howe & Hutton is an ADMEI Gold Corporate Sponsor and preferred legal provider.  Jonathan serves as a Special Director on ADMEI’s Board of Directors and presents the Medical Duty of Care session of the Emergency Preparedness Certificate Course.