Conventus and LMS Enter License Agreement for CALM Shoulder Screen(TM).WOODBRIDGE, N.J. -- Conventus Inter-Insurance Exchange is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with LMS Medical Systems, a healthcare technology company and developer of the CALM([R]) clinical information system and risk management software for obstetrics, to license CALM Shoulder Screen(TM). CALM Shoulder Screen is a program to assess the risk of shoulder dystocia shoulder dystocia Obstetrics An obstetrical emergency that occurs when the anterior shoulder of the fetus becomes lodged behind the superior symphysis pubis, preventing further delivery; SD is not always preventable, and is usually not recognized until after the , an obstetrical obstetrical, obstetric pertaining to or emanating from obstetrics. obstetrical anesthesia an anesthetic procedure designed especially for patients undergoing cesarean operation or intrauterine manipulation of the fetus. complication that occurs in thousands of deliveries in the US each year, often causing significant injury to the newborn. Conventus is the only medical professional liability insurance company in New Jersey that is both 100% owned and 100% governed by its physician members. A member of the Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA PIAA Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association PIAA Physician Insurers Association of America PIAA Printing Industries Association of Australia PIAA Property Investors Association of Australia PIAA Property Investment Association of Australia ), Conventus insures more than 1,000 private practice physicians across multiple specialties in New Jersey. The company has chosen to provide its insured obstetricians with the LMS tool at no charge, and to promote its use will also give premium credits to those that fully implement and use the system in their practice. "As a physician-owned company, we are committed to working in partnership with our member physicians to promote the highest quality health care," said John Karlen John Karlen (born John Karlewicz on May 28, 1933 in New York City) is a character actor best known for playing Willie Loomis and other characters on the ABC cult serial Dark Shadows, in various episodes between 206 and 1245, which aired from 1966-1971. , President of Conventus. "Our Vice President of Risk Management Susan Lieberman, working in conjunction with the physician members of our Risk Management Governance Committee, studied the CALM Shoulder Screen and felt it would be an important tool for helping our obstetricians avoid a serious complication during delivery. We're excited to be able to provide this to them." Shoulder dystocia represents a common cause of payout in litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. against obstetricians in the United States. The condition occurs when the baby's shoulder gets stuck behind the mother's pubic bone pubic bone n. The forward portion of either of the hipbones, at the juncture forming the front arch of the pelvis. Also called pubis. during childbirth. Generally viewed in the medical community as unpredictable and unpreventable, shoulder dystocia is one of the most feared conditions that can occur during labor and delivery. Potential injuries include brachial plexus brachial plexus n. A network of nerves located in the neck and axilla, composed of the anterior branches of the lower four cervical and first two thoracic spinal nerves and supplying the chest, shoulder, and arm. impairment, brain damage and sometimes death, with associated medical malpractice Improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional. payouts ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. "We believe this evidence-based, innovative tool is a significant step in helping physicians manage their risk and promote patient safety," Susan Lieberman said. About Conventus: Conventus Inter-Insurance Exchange is the only medical professional liability insurance company in New Jersey that is 100% owned and governed by its physician members. Formed in response to New Jersey's medical professional liability insurance crisis The liability insurance crisis in the United States of America refers to a volatile economic period during the mid-1980s. During these years, until about 1990, rising insurance premiums and an unavailability of coverage for several types of liability led to a crisis that has been , Conventus is a non-assessable reciprocal insurance exchange that is managed by experts in the property and casualty insurance industry. Its management team has extensive experience in medical professional liability insurance and in managing underwriting results for companies like Conventus. About LMS: LMS is a leader in the application of advanced mathematical modeling and neural networks for medical use. The LMS CALM Suite for Obstetrics provides physicians, nursing staff, risk managers and hospital administrators with clinical information systems and risk management tools designed to improve outcomes and patient care for mothers and their infants during childbirth. |
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