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Category: Physicians
CDC Updates Guidance on Isolation for COVID-19 Patients
Revised recommendations issued by The Centers for Disease Control say those who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 should isolate for at least 10 days after symptoms first appear.
FDA Issues Warning About Hand Sanitizer Products Contaminated with Methanol
FDA is cautioning healthcare providers about an increase in hand sanitizer products contaminated with methanol, a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or life-threatening when ingested.
Risk Management Checklists: Healthcare Office Policies
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on office policies, including guidance on maintaining patient confidentiality, tracking test results, following up on missed or cancelled appointments, using chaperones or scribes and handling patient complaints.
Managing Your Social Media Presence Webinar on August 12
On August 12, MLMIC and HANYS will present a one-hour webinar designed to help healthcare providers optimize their social media strategy and minimize risks associated with its use.
Risk Management Tip: Safely Caring for Patients of Size in the Office Practice
Physicians’ offices may not be well equipped to accommodate patients of size. Providing a safe environment, while optimizing sensitivity to the needs of this patient population, will enhance patient care and minimize your exposure to claims of negligence. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
NYSDOH Requirements for Healthcare Personnel Returning to Work After COVID-19 Exposure or Infection
A NYSDOH advisory outlines updated requirements for healthcare personnel returning to work after COVID-19 exposure and/or infection.
Amid the Pandemic, Officials Aim to Reduce Seasonal Flu Rates with Increased Vaccine Production
In an effort to mitigate the dual impact of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu, vaccine manufacturers are increasing influenza vaccine production by 10 percent this year.
CDC Expands Criteria of Those at Higher Risk for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says additional age-related factors and underlying medical conditions increase an individual’s risk of severe COVID-19.
July 10 Webinar on Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic
On July 10, MLMIC and MedPro Group will present a one-hour webinar with guidance and strategies for protecting medical practices while emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Risk Management Tip: Managing Medication Samples
Medication samples are widely used in a physician’s office practice. A standard process should be in place for the proper handling, storage, dispensing, and disposal of medication samples. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.