Mar 01, 2022
Nine Tips for Telehealth Clinical Documentation
Patient safety expert Sue Boisvert offers strategies to help providers address the unique documentation requirements created by telehealth care.
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Jul 11, 2023
Patient Safety Strategies for Hospitalists
Hospitalists face liability risks based on their diverse roles as an inpatient’s attending physician, covering physician, consultant, supervising physician, and/or co-manager. Common problems include confusion regarding the hospitalist’s responsibilities in the patient care continuum and miscommunication during different phases of inpatient care.
Aug 02, 2023
Noncompliant Patients Increase Liability Risks for Practitioners
Practitioners face potential liability when patients do not follow up as instructed or refuse at-home help.
Aug 04, 2022
Anesthesia Care: Strategies for Preventing Dental Injuries
Being aware of the causes of tooth damage related to surgical intubation can help anesthesia clinicians avoid future problems.
Mar 11, 2024
Informed Refusal
Documenting a patient’s refusal of test or treatment options is key to minimizing risk exposure.
Jun 18, 2024
Choose Your Most Important Quality Measure, Examine for Equity, and Begin
Guest author Mark D. Smith, MD, MBA, considers the connections between equity and high-quality care and offers strategies for prioritizing efforts.
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December 01, 2022, Healthcare Risk Management
Remember the Basics of Good Documentation
Richard Cahill, JD, Vice President and Associate General Counsel, The Doctors Company, provides suggestions for executing good documentation practices to accurately record patient encounters.
Feb 29, 2024
Providing Dental Services in the Hospital Setting
Lack of familiarity with hospital systems and medical staff rules may pose risk management implications for dental care professionals. These strategies can help practitioners navigate the hospital environment.
Nov 07, 2023
Reducing Risk in Psychiatry Through Effective Medication Management
Medication regimens for psychiatric patients can be highly complex and involve a variety of drugs. Incorporating the medication management strategies outlined here can help psychiatrists keep patients safe.