Publications & Resources

Medication Error Conviction to Have “Chilling Effect” on Patient Safety Culture

The American Hospital Association says the guilty verdict for a nurse who made a medication error “discourages health caregivers from coming forward with their mistakes.” The trial raises important questions about electronic device management, alert overrides and provider burnout.

Risk Management Checklists: Patient Safety

MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on patient safety, including guidance on managing medical equipment and caring for patients of size.

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.

Inexperience and Incomplete Disclosure Contribute to Physician Liability in Recent Claim

Our Winter 2016 Case Review includes a case study about a claim filed against a urologist who performed a robotically-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). It not only calls into question the training and experience of the defendant, but also illuminates a failure of communication: the urologist did not disclose an error to the patient.

Risk Management Tips: Failure or Malfunction of Office Equipment

Providing for the safety of patient, staff and providers by performing necessary inspections and maintenance of equipment is an important part of office practices today.

Case Study: The Importance of Special Equipment Training

The following article originally appeared in the Fall issue of “Dental Dateline.”