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Category: Physicians
NYSDOH Advisory on Recommendations for BCG Live Single-Use Vials During Shortage
To address the shortage of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) Live, a drug used in treatment of bladder cancer, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has issued interim infection control guidance permitting providers to treat multiple patients from the same single-use vial of BCG.
CDC Offers Infection Control Training Which Qualifies for Free Continuing Education Credits
New courses from the CDC are part of a free curriculum that includes over 40 training modules designed to address both the technical and foundational elements of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention.
Study Warns That Lethal Falls Among the Elderly Are on the Rise
According to new research published in JAMA, deaths from falls tripled among the elderly between 2000 and 2016, and these falls cost an estimated $50 billion in medical care annually. Fall prevention strategies are recommended for adults older than 65 years.
How the 2019 Legislative Session Impacts Medical Liability and Healthcare in New York
MLMIC has released a new edition of The Albany Report to help physicians, dentists and other healthcare providers understand the impact of the most recent Legislative session on their practice in New York State.
Resolving Health IT-Related Patient Safety Events
Ensuring health information technology-related events are resolved and incorporate effective solutions should be a continued focus area for healthcare systems.
Qualifying MagnaCare Participating Providers Can Save Up to 12% on MLMIC Medical Liability Insurance
MLMIC and MagnaCare announce a new discount program that offers New York providers the potential to save significantly on their medical liability insurance premiums. Qualifying participating providers receive a discount of up to 12%. In addition, many will also qualify for MLMIC’s claims free discount (7.5%-12%), a no-consent option discount (5%) and an annual prepay discount (2%).
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.