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Category: Hospitals
Risk Management Checklists: Challenges Within the Physician-Patient Relationship
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on the physician-patient relationship, including guidance on properly discontinuing the physician-patient relationship, treating patients with whom you have a close relationship and managing patient noncompliance.
ECRI Publishes Top Patient Safety Issues for 2021
ECRI’s 2021 list of patient safety concerns can help health systems effectively identify, prioritize and respond to patient safety threats.
Tips to Strengthen IoMT Security at Hospitals and Health Networks
Vulnerabilities related to the pandemic are amplifying the threat of cyberattacks on health networks. Understanding key IoMT-associated risks can help mitigate risk and minimize the potential scope of damage.
Risk Management Tip: Managing Patient Noncompliance
Patient noncompliance is one of the most difficult challenges for healthcare providers. Noncompliance may include missed appointments and the failure to follow a plan of care, take medications as prescribed, or obtain recommended tests or consultations. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Individualized Opioid Interventions Can Reduce Use After Surgery
Experts say patient-centric opioid intervention before discharge from the hospital can cut overall opioid intake, while still ensuring a patient is satisfied and their pain is properly managed.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Handling Requests from Attorneys
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to handling requests from attorneys.
FDA Issues EUA for Monoclonal Antibody Treatment of COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for simultaneous administration of monoclonal antibodies bamlanivimab and etesevimab to treat COVID-19 patients who meet specific criteria.
ISMP Publishes Top Medication Errors and Hazards for 2021
ISMP says common medication mishaps can be prevented with proper attention and prioritization that results in system and practice changes.
Risk Management Tip: The Proper Use of Patient Portals
Patient portals are an effective tool to actively engage patients in their care to improve health outcomes. However, healthcare professionals must be aware of the potential risks presented by this technology. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Assessing Patient Readiness for Elective Surgery Following COVID-19
Guidance published by Oregon Health & Science University scientists outlines a preoperative protocol for surgical care teams to evaluate the readiness of previously COVID-positive patients for elective procedures.