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Category: Hospitals

Guidance on Using Telemedicine for Coronavirus

Physicians are reminded to adhere to New York State policy when delivering telehealth services for coronavirus.

Best Practices for Addressing Common Medication Safety Errors

ISMP says its list of “2020-2021 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals” should be adopted to prevent errors that continue to impact patient safety.

MLMIC and HANYS Offer Webinar on Use of Social Media in Healthcare

Join MLMIC and HANYS on Tuesday, March 24, at noon for a complimentary webinar on optimizing the benefits of social media and managing risks associated with the use of these platforms.

Proper Medication Injection Practices Remain Essential for Patient Safety

New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.

MLMIC Partners with CRICO Strategies to Boost Data Analytics Capabilities

Through a new partnership with CRICO Strategies, MLMIC will now be able to expand the capabilities of MLMIC Analytics, including delivery of more robust risk management analyses, educational programs and industry reports.

As Top Targets for Hackers, Healthcare Organizations Must Remain Vigilant in Protecting PHI

The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that data breaches increased by 17 percent in 2019, with healthcare listed as a top industry impacted by these attacks.

OCR Issues Guidance for Sharing Patient Information Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule During Coronavirus Outbreak

In response to a rise in coronavirus cases, OCR has issued an announcement reminding physicians and healthcare organizations about the ways that patient information may be shared under HIPAA.

FDA Identifies Cybersecurity Risks Associated With Widely-Used Patient Monitoring Device

The FDA is cautioning healthcare organizations and providers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified for certain devices used to display patient information and monitor patient status.

ISMP Releases Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards for 2020

ISMP says its list of “Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards” should be addressed when developing a 2020 medication safety improvement plan.

Reducing the Demands of Patient Portal Messages

New research is examining strategies for primary care physicians to best manage new stressors associated with increased use of patient messaging portals.