Is Insurance For Nurses Worth It? Navigating Nursing Liability With a Risk Management Expert

The FreshRN Podcast with Kati Kleber

In this enlightening interview, I sit down with Jennifer Flynn, a seasoned expert in risk management and professional liability. With over 24 years of experience in healthcare insurance, Jennifer brings her wealth of knowledge to help nurses navigate the complex world of liability, patient safety, and quality management.

What We Discuss:

✅ Common scenarios where nurses might need to use their liability insurance—step-by-step insights.

✅ The Rhadonda Vaught case: How typical (or atypical) are criminal charges against nurses for medical errors? Should nurses be concerned?

✅ Practical, actionable strategies to minimize liability risks while enhancing patient safety.

✅ Breaking down the differences between employer-provided malpractice coverage and individual liability insurance.

Jennifer also shares tips to empower nurses to protect themselves professionally while delivering excellent patient care.

About Jennifer Flynn:

Jennifer is the Vice President of Risk Management for Nurses Service Organization in the Healthcare Division of Aon’s Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. She is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management, published author, and frequent national speaker on healthcare risk and liability topics. Jennifer is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals about liability risks and strategies to support patient safety.

Hub of helpful articles related to nursing risk management: https://www.nso.com/risk-management/individuals

For show notes and the video interview, click here: https://www.freshrn.com/is-insurance-for-nurses-worth-it/

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