Presenters:
William Koehler, Founder and President, Taking the Lead, LLC
Mary Tellefson
Sarah Moreau, Founder and President, Arctic Vision LLC
With learner safety as a prime responsibility of the O&M Specialist, this webinar will explore the tenets of risk assessment, safety supervision, and describe how scope of practice affects potential liability for that specialist. Ramifications for the O&M Specialist and the use of untested technology and devices will be discussed as well. Learner Objectives • Understand safety supervision as the keystone responsibility of O&M instructors and the many factors that play into decisions around it. • Know how and why the risk assessment matrix (RAM) was created. • Know how to use the risk assessment matrix, including specific “how to” use the RAM • Understand the basics of lawsuits involving negligence. • Understand how the professional scope of practice influences liability. • Know the potential risks of using synchronous technology in specific circumstances when providing remote or virtual instruction. • Understand the training and supervision responsibilities of the O&M who is using an assistant per IDEA. • Provide feedback and influence next steps for the field.