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Category: Physicians
Risk Management Tip: Tracking Test Results
The receipt and review of test results are important aspects of patient care and safety in physician practices. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
NIH Guidance for Treating Patients with COVID-19
National Institutes of Health says management and treatment of patients with COVID-19 should correlate with the severity of the illness, ranging from asymptotic to critical.
Cuomo Permits Some New York State Healthcare Facilities to Resume Elective Surgeries
Healthcare facilities and hospitals permitted to resume elective procedures are advised to take steps that ensure patient safety and mitigate risks related to COVID-19.
Recommendations to Help Physicians Boost Cybersecurity While Working Remotely
The American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association warn there is an increased risk of cyber threats to medical data due to the remote work force and the surge in telemedicine resulting from the pandemic.
Updated CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Infection Control
Updated COVID-19 infection control recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help reduce risk to medical facilities and its healthcare personnel.
Risk Management Tip: Maintaining Patient Confidentiality
Patient confidentiality breaches pose a significant risk in the healthcare setting. HIPAA and New York State laws govern your obligation to maintain the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI). Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Clinical Practice Recommendations to Help Treat IBD Patients During the COVID-19 Emergency
New recommendations issued by the American Gastroenterological Association offer clinical practice guidelines for treating inflammatory bowel disease patients during the COVID-19 emergency.
New research indicates there is weak evidence that chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can effectively treat and prevent COVID-19 and the drugs carry potentially serious risks.
New York Public Health Law Provides Immunity for Facilities and Professionals Responding to COVID-19
New York has enacted the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act, a new statute in the Public Health Law that provides healthcare facilities and professionals immunity from civil or criminal liability when delivering care related to COVID-19.
A new Executive Order issued by New York Governor Cuomo continues certain healthcare and malpractice liability directives outlined in previous Executive Orders that address the COVID-19 pandemic.