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The Joint Commission Says Hospitals Should Prioritize Seven Patient Safety Goals in 2021
The Joint Commission’s seven patient safety goals it says should be the prioritized by hospitals in the coming year.
Risk Management Tip: Promoting Adherence to a Medication Regimen
Patient nonadherence to a prescribed medication regimen is a common problem that physicians in all specialties encounter. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
MLMIC Insight: Delays in Breast Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many aspects of patient care, timely follow-up for patients with potential diagnoses of breast cancer is essential for preventing delayed treatment and care.
Risk Management Checklists: Opioid Management
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review these important Risk Management Checklists on opioid management, including guidance on managing patients with chronic pain and managing drug seeking patients.
New Guidance on Glucose Monitoring Tools Can Help Diabetic Patients Exercise Safely
Physicians can now turn to new guidance when advising diabetic patients on how to use modern glucose monitoring devices to exercise safely.
Risk Management Tip: Communicating and Following-Up Critical Test Results
The communication of test results is an important part of providing care and may involve various healthcare professionals. Test results may be over-looked, lost, or scanned into the wrong record. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.
Prediction Tools to Manage and Treat COVID-19
To support policyholders as they navigate the pandemic, MLMIC has assembled a summary of predictive tools and technology to guide management and treatment of COVID-19.
Attorneys Respond to Medical Professional Liability FAQs on Hospital Related Issues
MLMIC encourages policyholders to review attorneys’ answers to frequently asked questions on medical professional liability related to hospital related issues, including addendums to the medical record and use of nurse practitioners.
Study Says Improved Treatment for COVID-19 is Reducing Mortality Rates
Improved treatment of COVID-19 is reducing mortality rates among those hospitalized for the infection, but experts caution the virus remains dangerous.
Risk Management Tip: Managing Drug Seeking Patients
Healthcare professionals share in the responsibility for minimizing prescription drug abuse and drug diversion. Physicians are tasked with differentiating patients in need of effective pain management from those who may be seeking drugs for inappropriate reasons. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.