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OCR Ransomware Settlements Focus on Risk Analysis Failures
The Office of Civil Rights recently announced the ninth settlement to resolve an investigation of a ransomware
HHS Proposal Attempts to Boost Tech Improvements for HIPAA
Health and Human Services recently issued proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule to address continuing cybersecurity threats in healthcare, urging covered entities to keep up with the bad guys by adopting the most up-to-date technology.
Court Rules Hospital Not Liable for Negligence Under Ostensible Agency Theory
The California Court of Appeal for the Fifth District affirmed a trial court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of a hospital in a medical malpractice case.
Neurosurgeon Found Not Negligent in Emergency Surgery Delay Case
The California Court of Appeal for the Second District upheld a trial court’s ruling in favor of a neurosurgeon accused of medical negligence in a case involving a delayed emergency surgery.
AI May Help with EM Handoff Notes
Recent research suggests large language models, a form of artificial intelligence, may be useful in improving the quality of emergency medicine handoff notes, but it also illustrated shortcomings of the current technology.
Adverse Event Investigations Require Focus on Just Culture, Improvements
Adverse events are learning opportunities, but the benefits depend on conducting an optimal investigation that adheres to best practices. Adhering to tenets of just culture and avoiding assumptions are key to yielding the greatest improvements.
New Dashboard Aggregates Hospital Safety Data
The Health and Human Services (HHS) National Action Alliance for Patient and Workforce Safety has launched the National Healthcare Safety Dashboard, which aggregates hospital safety data from four primary measurement sources.
OR Fire Lawsuit Shows Risk of Major Liability
A hospital in Oregon is facing a $900,000 lawsuit after a man’s face caught fire during surgery, highlighting the continuing risks of operating room fires and the substantial liability that can result.
Key Players Have Different Investigation Roles
When investigating adverse events, it is important for each team member to understand their roles.
Treating Hereditary TTR Amyloid Polyneuropathy with Patisiran
A five-year study on patisiran for hereditary transthyretin (TTR) amyloid polyneuropathy found that 65% of patients had stable or improved neuropathy, with better outcomes linked to early treatment. Despite efficacy, 19.4% of patients died. The study underscores the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in managing this progressive disease.