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Category: Hospitals
New York State Repeals Religious Exemption from School Vaccination Requirements
On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation repealing a Public Health Law provision which allowed exemptions from school vaccination requirements based upon a parent’s or guardian’s religious beliefs.
Webinar Analyzes Key Factors in Million-Dollar Claims in New York
At noon on June 26, HANYS and MLMIC are hosting a one-hour webinar examining million-dollar claims in New York. Please join MLMIC Risk Management and Claims representatives as we present our review of these cases and provide strategies to reduce the risks of such high-exposure professional liability claims to your organization.
Using the Teach-Back Method to Improve Patient Understanding of Instructions
The teach-back method can help physicians ensure that patients have a clear understanding of post-visit instructions.
Improving Infection Control Practices Related to Anesthesia Care in the OR
New recommendations aim to improve patient safety by establishing infection control practices specific to OR anesthesia care.
During Morning Hours, Physicians More Likely to Recommend Cancer Screenings
A new study shows that as the day progresses, physicians are more likely to defer discussion of cancer screening, and these findings indicate that “this could potentially result in suboptimal care.”
MLMIC’s Spring Network Meetings Examine Million-Dollar Claims in New York
At MLMIC’s Spring Network Meetings in nearly a dozen locations across New York during May and June, we’ll review a summary of million-dollar claims and offer strategies to reduce the risks to your organization.
Physician Responsibility for Compliance With the ADA
Researchers recently measured physician knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and found that doctors lack specific understanding of the issues and barriers patients encounter. Because of these knowledge gaps, physicians may fail to comply with the ADA and contribute to persisting inequities in care.
A Close Look at Million Dollar Medical Liability Claims in New York State
MLMIC’s Million Dollar Claims report presents an analysis of claims that closed during 2013 through 2017 and resulted in payments of $1 million or more. The goal was to determine the issues and commonalities of those losses in order to proactively mitigate high-exposure risks for our insureds.
MLMIC Announces New Online Risk Management Program
MLMIC is pleased to announce the release of its latest online Risk Management CME program, Proactive Risk Management Follow-Up Program VIII. Those who complete the program can qualify for both premium credit and CME credits and may become eligible for the NYS “free” excess insurance program.
How to Prevent Drug Diversion in Your Organization
Drug diversion creates threats to patient safety, puts employee health and safety at risk and potentially damages the organization’s reputation and financial well-being.