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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.
“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.
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.
Updated CDC Guidance on Delivering Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The CDC has updated its guidance on infection protection and control for dental practices delivering care during the pandemic.
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.
Under the newly enacted Article 30-D of New York Public Health Law, physicians are granted broader immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategies for Reopening Medical and Dental Practices Post Pandemic
MLMIC and MedPro Group have partnered to develop a series of checklists that can help hospitals, medical offices, surgical facilities and dental providers prepare for post-COVID-19 operations.
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.