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Category: Physicians
Risk Management Tip: Follow-up of Missed or Cancelled Appointments
A well-defined process for following up on missed or cancelled appointment will help ensure continuity of care and enhance patient safety. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
New CMS Regulations Address High Rates of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
Due to high COVID-19 rates in nursing homes, CMS says it will increase enforcement for facilities with persistent infection control violations and impose enforcement actions for lower level infection control deficiencies.
“Expression of Concern” Issued About Data Cited in Two Major COVID-19 Studies
Recent statements issued by the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet share significant concern related to the credibility of two major studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine to prevent and treat COVID-19.
MLMIC Launches Podcast with Guidance for Reopening Medical Practices
To support policyholders as they resume operations, MLMIC has recorded a podcast with recommendations and key considerations for safely and effectively reopening.
MLMIC Launches New Publication to Share Health, Legal and Risk Management Perspective
The Scope: Medical Edition, MLMIC’s new risk management publication, includes a case study on the disastrous effects of “anchoring,” guidance on transitioning medical practices back to post COVID-19 operations and more.
Risk Management Tip: Management of Medical Equipment for Patient Care
Many procedures are performed in the office setting using physician-owned or leased medical equipment. Failure or malfunction of this equipment may lead to patient, staff or provider injury. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Healthcare Providers Are Reminded to Use Caution When Prescribing Antibiotics During the Pandemic
A news report issued by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy shares concern related to extensive use of antibiotics to treat COVID-19, a practice that may be accelerating antibiotic resistance.
NYSDOH Directive for Delivering Preventive and Follow-up Care During the Pandemic
A New York State Department of Health advisory says it is critical for medical providers to continue delivering services, specifically routine preventive and follow-up care, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYSDOH Rules for Resuming Elective Outpatient Surgeries
When resuming elective outpatient surgeries and non-urgent procedures, ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery practices and diagnostic and treatment centers must follow guidance issued by NYSDOH.
Webinar: Emerging From COVID-19: Guidelines for Re-opening Healthcare
On June 4, MLMIC and HANYS will host “Emerging From COVID-19: Guidelines for Re-opening Healthcare.” This webinar will provide a strategic roadmap to help medical practices safely and efficiently return to normal operations.