The world of correctional litigation can be difficult, time consuming, and at times confusing. But there are steps that you can take in your everyday practice, both before and after
litigation is filed, to decrease the likelihood of a lawsuit, or in the event of litigation, improve your chances of prevailing. In this presentation, we will look specifically at six common mistakes
health care providers make that can lead to litigation, or increase your likelihood of liability after litigation is filed. The goal of this presentation is to help practitioners identify avoidable risk in their
daily actions and practice.

Educational Objectives
• Discuss legal standards governing medical care in jails and prison
• Describe three avoidable mistakes that can lead to litigation
• Examine common mistakes made by practitioners during litigation that increase the likelihood of liability