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Updated CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Infection Control
Updated COVID-19 infection control recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help reduce risk to medical facilities and its healthcare personnel.
Risk Management Tip: Maintaining Patient Confidentiality
Patient confidentiality breaches pose a significant risk in the healthcare setting. HIPAA and New York State laws govern your obligation to maintain the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI). Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Clinical Practice Recommendations to Help Treat IBD Patients During the COVID-19 Emergency
New recommendations issued by the American Gastroenterological Association offer clinical practice guidelines for treating inflammatory bowel disease patients during the COVID-19 emergency.
Evidence-Based Recommendations to Help Care for COVID-19 Patients in the ICU
New recommendations issued by an international research team offer clinical practice guidelines for physicians treating intensive care unit patients with COVID-19.
Mitigating Cybersecurity Threats During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Experts caution hospitals and healthcare organizations about an increased risk of cyberattacks during the COVID-19 emergency.
Experts Say There is No Evidence NSAIDs are Unsafe for COVID-19 Patients
New research refutes speculation that NSAIDs can negatively impact patients with COVID-19.
Best Practices for Addressing Common Medication Safety Errors
ISMP says its list of “2020-2021 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals” should be adopted to prevent errors that continue to impact patient safety.
What Medical Providers Need to Know About the Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk
New research says treating gum disease, along with other risk factors, may reduce a patient’s likelihood of having a stroke.
Proper Medication Injection Practices Remain Essential for Patient Safety
New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.
As Top Targets for Hackers, Healthcare Organizations Must Remain Vigilant in Protecting PHI
The Identity Theft Resource Center reports that data breaches increased by 17 percent in 2019, with healthcare listed as a top industry impacted by these attacks.