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Category: Hospitals
Experts say Online Searchers for Certain GI Symptoms May be Linked to Rates of COVID-19
A study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology indicates that Google searches for a number of common gastrointestinal symptoms may predict future COVID-19 infection rates in a region.
To minimize risk of liability exposure from a diagnostic error, healthcare providers should be cognizant of the contributing factors leading to claims.
Experts Say a COVID-19 Infection May Result in Lasting Health Consequences
A growing number of patients infected with COVID-19 are experiencing lasting and serious health conditions caused by the virus.
Risk Management Checklists: Patient Communication
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on patient communication, including guidance on after hours calls, communication between consulting and referring physicians, sharing test results and communicating with low health literacy patients.
Risk Management Tip: Using Chaperones During Physical Examinations
Providers must recognize that, at any time, a patient may make a complaint to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct alleging that he or she was the victim of a physician’s sexual misconduct. Having a chaperone present during intimate physical examinations may be beneficial to both the physician and the patient. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Whether a solo practitioner, group practice or a large healthcare facility or system, taking steps to ensure that proper policies and procedures are established and followed is integral to enhancing patient safety.
CDC says understanding the prevalence of and factors associated with COVID-19 infection among frontline providers is essential for developing effective strategies that minimize the spread of the virus in healthcare settings.
How to Prevent Medication Errors When Faced With the Pressures of Pandemic Care
The hectic pace of pandemic care may contribute to medication errors. It’s critical to recognize this risk by putting into place safeguards that support identifying and preventing these errors.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on the National Practitioner Databank
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to the National Practitioner Databank.
Emergency Regulation from NYSDOH Increases Testing for COVID-19 and Influenza
To ensure integrity statewide in data reporting related to COVID-19 and influenza, NYSDOH has announced an emergency regulation to increase testing in all patients with known exposure or symptoms. The mandate includes postmortem testing in specific scenarios within 48 hours of death.