Are Your Patients’ EHRs Vulnerable to Hacking and Ransom Demands?
Hospitals aren’t the only facilities at risk. Private practices, which typically do not have onsite IT personnel, are vulnerable to ransomware and other attacks by hackers.
The Joint Commission Updates Policy on Texting Medical Orders
The Joint Commission (JC) has updated its 2011 memo regarding texting orders. It now allows for the immediate use of texting for medical orders providing certain criteria are met.
MLMIC’s Q2 Statement Shows Continued Strength and Stability
Given recent press comparing us and our major competitor in New York, it is reassuring to know that as New York’s leading medical liability insurer MLMIC is sound and ready to serve its policyholders.
Treating Family and Friends: A Risk Management Perspective
Treating friends and relatives as patients can lead to malpractice litigation. What can you do to protect yourself and ensure patient safety? Our most recent Case Review includes some suggestions.
Effective July 22, 2016, a 7-day Limit for Initial Opioid Prescriptions
As part of New York’s efforts to curb opioid abuse, Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation to amend New York State Public Health Law §3331, which will take effect on July 22, 2016. Restrictions have been put in place to limit initial narcotic prescriptions to seven days.
MLMIC Agrees to Join Berkshire Hathaway Family of Companies
We want you to be among the first to know our latest good news: MLMIC has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
NYSOMS Endorses MLMIC!
We’re pleased to share with you that our prestigious network of partnerships continues to grow! The New York State Osteopathic Medical Society (NYSOMS) is now an official MLMIC partner.
CDC Guidelines on Injection Safety in Dental Settings
It is important to review workflows and procedures regularly to prevent office and facility standards from getting lax. The CDC summary contains a set of nine key recommendations for dental settings. MLMIC encourages dental health providers to consult the list of “do’s” and “do nots” for a refresher in safe injection practices.
Risk Management Efforts Start at the Front Desk
Did you know that non-clinical staff may impact patient safety and malpractice exposures? Ensuring that staff members have been properly trained regarding their roles and responsibilities should be an integral part of any organization’s risk management program.
Your Data Security Protocol Must Protect ePHI on Portable Devices Even in the Event of Theft
All healthcare related entities should periodically complete a system-wide risk analysis, implement a risk management plan and strengthen internal policies and procedures to mitigate, if not eliminate, the possibility of such an event from occurring. As highlighted by this case, such risk analysis must take into account computers and devices used by employees both in and out of the office or facility.
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