August 4, 2020
Key Considerations to Help Healthcare Organizations Optimize Telehealth Use
Experts have identified key themes related to telehealth they say have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and can help physicians optimize its use.
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August 4, 2020
Experts have identified key themes related to telehealth they say have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and can help physicians optimize its use.
August 1, 2020
The failure to properly handle and document after-hours telephone calls can adversely affect patient care and lead to potential liability exposure for the physician. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
July 29, 2020
Revised recommendations issued by The Centers for Disease Control say those who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 should isolate for at least 10 days after symptoms first appear.
July 20, 2020
FDA is cautioning healthcare providers about an increase in hand sanitizer products contaminated with methanol, a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or life-threatening when ingested.
July 20, 2020
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on office policies, including guidance on maintaining patient confidentiality, tracking test results, following up on missed or cancelled appointments, using chaperones or scribes and handling patient complaints.
July 15, 2020
On August 12, MLMIC and HANYS will present a one-hour webinar designed to help healthcare providers optimize their social media strategy and minimize risks associated with its use.
July 15, 2020
Physicians’ offices may not be well equipped to accommodate patients of size. Providing a safe environment, while optimizing sensitivity to the needs of this patient population, will enhance patient care and minimize your exposure to claims of negligence. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
July 14, 2020
A NYSDOH advisory outlines updated requirements for healthcare personnel returning to work after COVID-19 exposure and/or infection.
July 8, 2020
In an effort to mitigate the dual impact of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu, vaccine manufacturers are increasing influenza vaccine production by 10 percent this year.
July 2, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says additional age-related factors and underlying medical conditions increase an individual’s risk of severe COVID-19.