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We know that physician practices can benefit tremendously by developing and following a proactive risk management program. Sound practices can improve patient safety, avoid lawsuits and ensure consistent regulatory compliance. Each practice is unique and therefore needs an individualized approach based on factors such as specialty type and patient profiles – but we have outlined  Continue Reading »

The demand for home health care businesses is growing – especially as baby boomers become part of the elderly population. A lot of people, regardless of age, prefer having services provided in their home if they’re required to receive ongoing care versus going to a nursing home. Taking care of people in their homes also  Continue Reading »

Outpatient medical facilities offer medical services, procedures and tests that can be performed without an overnight stay. These types of facilities include ambulatory surgery centers, imaging facilities, dialysis centers and physical therapy centers to name a few. Patients often have the perception that physicians work primarily for the outpatient center, though often this is usually  Continue Reading »

In healthcare, it’s critical to have complete, accurate, legible, and secure documentation in medical records to help reduce the risk of lawsuits. Whether records are handwritten or electronic, there are necessary steps to take with each and every patient encounter. Here are 5 specific ways proper documentation can prevent patients from suing their healthcare provider.  Continue Reading »

Here are the top five reasons that physicians get sued – and some prevention steps they may take to reduce risk: #1. Poor communication with patients This is by far the biggest issue. The majority of lawsuits filed by patients or their families are done simply to find out what actually happened during their treatment.  Continue Reading »

Home healthcare workers, unlike healthcare facility care providers, should be aware of a variety of safety risks that are unique to the private home environment. Awareness of risk factors and learning safe practices can greatly improve the quality of care and reduce the risk of patient or employee injury, potential lawsuits and costly insurance claims.  Continue Reading »