Telephone Triage and Advice: Patient Safety Strategies
Communications involving telephone triage and advice present a significant area of liability exposure for practitioners.
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Dental Care and Conscious Sedation Risks
Our discussion of a tragic case includes strategies to help dental professionals avoid patient injury when performing a treatment or procedure involving sedation or anesthesia.
Ophthalmology
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education opportunities for ophthalmologists.
Prevent Handoff Communication Errors
Miscommunication and missed opportunities resulting from hurried handoffs can produce fatal results.
Physician Assistant/Associate Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education opportunities tailored for physician assistants/associates.
Manage Patient Distraction During Telehealth Visits
Distracted patient behaviors during telehealth visits can affect the practitioner’s ability to establish rapport and provide safe, effective patient care.
Management of Treatment Complications in Dentistry
When treatment complications occur, it is often how the situation is handled that determines the outcome for both the patient and the healthcare provider. These strategies can help dental professionals enhance safety and mitigate risk.
Addressing Challenging Situations in a Dental Setting
This patient safety and risk management guide offers expert insights and strategies to help you address common challenges in the dental setting.
Infection Control Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education on top issues surrounding infection control.
Psychiatry Resources
Get risk management/patient safety resources and free accredited education opportunities for clinicians providing psychiatry care.