September 12, 2022
Medication Safety Webinar Presented by MLMIC and HANYS
This September 21 presentation will cover leading factors that contribute to medication error malpractice claims and strategies to mitigate risk.
Tag: patient safety
September 12, 2022
This September 21 presentation will cover leading factors that contribute to medication error malpractice claims and strategies to mitigate risk.
July 11, 2022
Practicing diligent hand hygiene is a well-known principle of patient and healthcare worker safety and a standard precaution for infection prevention and control in dental practices. Hand hygiene is one of the most important steps that dental staff can take to prevent the spread of infections. Here are strategies to reduce hygiene risks in your practice.
July 8, 2022
MLMIC discusses how to mitigate risk associated with patient communication.
May 23, 2022
Using technology in your dental practice can be a great way to increase efficiency in care delivery, improve the patient experience and reduce costs to help maintain your office’s financial stability. But it’s hugely important that dentists ensure efficient and safe technology interoperability to keep patients safe and minimize liability risk. To stay vigilant and mitigate potential liability risks related to technology, read our blog for recommendations.
May 18, 2022
To mitigate risk, MLMIC examines common sources of medical errors such as medication mistakes, lack of communication and workplace distractions.
April 18, 2022
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.
April 18, 2022
While patient safety continues to be a primary focus across the healthcare continuum, increased efficiencies in the delivery of healthcare are also necessary to maintain financial stability and continuously improve the patient experience. Technologies like artificial intelligence, 3D printing, robotics, remote monitoring and nanotechnology seem to be constantly implemented or updated. Employing such technologies, and ensuring efficient and safe technology interoperability in dentistry, creates additional risk management considerations for dentists.
March 25, 2022
“High quality” documentation – including physician notes that are timely, precise and complete – can promote patient safety and may limit liability exposure.
December 15, 2021
Amid another surge in COVID-19 cases, a New York State executive order requires hospitals or health systems with limited capacity to limit non-essential elective procedures.
December 14, 2021
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on patient safety, including guidance on managing equipment for patient care and safely caring for patients of size in the office practice.