Organizational Strategies to Reduce Work Stress for Health Care Professionals
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Work stress is an unfortunate reality of much of the health care industry. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control has been studying workplace stress for almost two decades, and many of their proposed solutions revolve around organizational changes. Although there are steps that health care workers
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The Importance of Medical Documentation
Thursday, 02 October 2014
One of the best defenses if you’re faced with a malpractice suit is comprehensive, professional and accurate patient records. In Implications of Altered Medical Records we discussed why it is so important that patients’ records be kept with integrity. Now we’ll look at what goes into proper documentation. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
How the Affordable Care Act Affects Health Care Professionals
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
While serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius encouraged nurses to educate people about the Affordable Care Act and the difference that having health insurance can make on a person’s health. “Nurses play a critical and important role in these efforts,” said Sebelius. “You know from your firsthand experience how important health
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Understanding the Professional Liability Claim Process: Part 5, Trial and Testimony
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Our series on understanding the claim process is intended to give you a basic knowledge of the legal process and guidance that can help you if you find yourself in a position of defending a malpractice claim. In Part 5 of our series, we discuss what to expect when preparing for trial and testimony. Part
Understanding the Professional Liability Claim Process: Part 4, Giving a Deposition
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Our series on understanding the claim process is intended to give you a basic knowledge of the legal process and guidance that can help you if you find yourself in a position of defending a malpractice claim. In Part 4 of our series, we discuss what to expect when giving a deposition. Part 4: What
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Understanding the Professional Liability Claim Process: Part 3, The Discovery Process
Tuesday, 03 June 2014
The legal process is complex and can be difficult to understand. This series of articles is intended to give you a basic knowledge of how the process works so that if you’re ever faced with a malpractice claim, you will be better able to approach the situation. In Part 3 of our series, we discuss
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Understanding the Professional Liability Claim Process: Part 2, Summons, Complaints & Subpoenas and Attorney Representation
Thursday, 29 May 2014
The legal process is complex and can be difficult to understand. This series of articles is intended to give you a basic knowledge of how the liability claim process works so that if you’re ever faced with a malpractice claim, you will be better able to approach the situation. In Part 2 of our series,
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Understanding the Professional Liability Claim Process: Part 1, License/Certification Scrutiny
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
The legal process is complex and can be difficult to understand. This series of articles is intended to give you a basic knowledge of the Professional Liability Claim process so that if you’re ever faced with a malpractice claim, you will be better equipped to handle the situation. Part 1: License/Certification Scrutiny Being named in
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3 Proven Ways to Combat Job Stress
Wednesday, 07 May 2014
It’s said that a little stress in the workplace helps to keep us motivated and determined to achieve good results. However, for some professions, excessive levels of stress are a common part of the job—with the health care industry standing out from many others. According to a study by the American Medical Association1, physicians and
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Risks for Health Care Professionals: What’s at Stake
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
It’s an age-old question for medical professionals: How do you avoid being named in a malpractice lawsuit? The answer is simple – perform your job to perfection at every moment and everything will turn out just as you expect it to. The reality is that things are not this simple. Unfortunately, there is no perfect
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