Professional Indemnity Insurance Gap – Information session for endorsed midwives

This webinar provides information on a gap we became aware of about professional indemnity insurance cover for intrapartum care outside of a hospital setting provided by endorsed midwives. The panel will discuss the impacts and answer participants’ questions.

Audience:
Health sector
Webinar date:
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Presenters (mandatory)

Professor (Practice) Alison J McMillan PSM, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Department of Health & Aged Care

Kellie Wilton, Senior Midwifery Advisor, Department of Health & Aged Care

Louise Riley, Assistant Secretary, Medical Benefits Division

Petrina Halloran, Policy Manager, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Live Captions are available for this webinar.

How to watch the webinar

You do not need to RSVP for the webinar, and there is no limit to the number of participants.

To participate in a live webinar, follow these steps:

  • Click on the Webinar link. This will take you to the webinar page.
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  • After you click on the ‘launch’ button, you will see a video player - this is where you will watch the webinar. For upcoming webinars there will also be a chat window which you can use to submit your questions.
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  • Click on the Webinar link. This will take you to the webinar page.
  • Click on the play icon on the webinar screen.

Please note:

  1. 15 minutes prior to the event start time, you will only see a holding image in the video player.
  2. Before the event, please test whether you can watch the live webinar from your computer, laptop or tablet.
  3. If the video pauses, refresh your web browser by pressing F5 on your keyboard.

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