TAP Virtual CME Live Activity Webinar

Do Your Prescribing Practices Need an Rx? Identifying and Mitigating Risks in Prescribing Practice

Virtual CME Live Activity Webinar

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CST

American Professional Agency will provide 1 (one) hour of CME for this presentation.

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Registration Fee Schedule:

      • TAP/ TSPP/ TSCAP Member: $40
      • TAP/ TSPP/ TSCAP Member Resident, Fellow, Medical Student, or Member in Training: $10
      • Non-Member Physician: $60
      • Non-Member Resident, Fellow Member in Training or Medical Student: $15
      • Allied Health Professional: $40

Do Your Prescribing Practices Need an Rx? Identifying and Mitigating Risks in Prescribing Practice

It is essential for new and seasoned psychiatrists to keep up to date with the numerous and rapidly changing legal, clinical, ethical and patient-safety developments related to prescribing. This presentation will address the critical gap between regulatory
requirements and clinical practice in psychiatric prescribing. This webinar provides a comprehensive framework for identifying and mitigating risks while maintaining clinical excellence. Through case-based discussions and evidence-based protocols, participants will learn practical strategies to enhance patient safety and protect their practice from liability exposure in today’s complex healthcare environment.

This webinar will assist participants in developing robust risk management approaches to psychiatric prescribing that satisfy
regulatory requirements while optimizing patient care. Attendees will gain practical tools for navigating high-risk scenarios involving controlled substances, implementing proper documentation practices, utilizing prescription monitoring programs effectively, and managing the unique challenges of telehealth prescribing. The knowledge gained will help prescribers confidently address common pitfalls while maintaining compliance with DEA regulations and state medical practice standards.

Educational Objectives:

  • Identify key regulatory requirements and compliance standards for psychiatric prescribing including DEA registration, multi-state practice, and telehealth regulations
  • Implement risk mitigation strategies in psychiatric prescribing through proper documentation, prescription monitoring program use, and standardized medication monitoring
  • Recognize high-risk prescribing scenarios and apply appropriate risk management strategies for controlled substances, black box warnings, off-label use, telehealth, and potential substance misuse
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Denise Neal, RN, BSN, MJ, CPHRM, DFASHRM
Assistant Vice President, Risk Management Group
AWAC Services Company, a
member company of Allied World

As an Assistant Vice President of the Risk Management Group, Denise provides risk management services to Allied World’s policyholders insured through the APA endorsed Psychiatrists’ malpractice  program administered by the American Professional Agency (www.americanprofessional.com). She works directly with policyholders to develop individualized action plans to mitigate potential loss based on their unique exposures and risk management needs.

Denise brings 35+ years’ experience in nursing, healthcare, and 20+ years of specialized healthcare risk management expertise. Denise earned her Diploma in Nursing from Baystate School of Nursing, BSN from UMass Amherst, and completed her Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law from Loyola University Chicago. She maintains professional certifications including CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management) and holds the distinguished recognition of DFASHRM (Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management). As a recognized thought leader, Denise regularly presents at regional and national conferences.

Denise is a member of the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) and serves as chair of the Forum Task Force and is a former member and chair of the New Member Task Force. Denise is an active member of the Massachusetts Society for Healthcare Risk Management (MSHRM), served as president and chair for the Nominating Committee, Membership
Committee, and the Programs/Education Committee. Denise’s regional involvement includes numerous leadership and planning roles for the New England Regional Risk Management Conference.

 


CME ACCREDIDATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by American Psychiatric Association (APA) and American Professional Agency, Inc.. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures
No one in a position to influence course content has anything to disclose.

Participants must attend the full hour in order to receive CME credit.