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Poor Communication Between Triage and EP Can Result in Lawsuits
Patients are put at risk when EPs are not given key pieces of information. -
Diagnostic Errors Are the Most Common Medical Factor in ED Claims
Errors in diagnosis are the most common medical factor in malpractice claims resulting in payouts against emergency physicians (EPs). -
Step in Before Patient Leaves ED Unhappy: Stop Possible Suit
It's not just about making people happy. It's about making people happy as a risk-management strategy. -
Putting employees in front of Employee Health
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CDC: Test workers for HBV immunity
A growing number of health care workers are coming into their profession with childhood vaccination against hepatitis B virus (HBV). -
Causes of Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries
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Aging RNs ease into retirement
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Include patients in programs to reduce falls
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OSHA extends comment period on recordkeeping
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OSHA to hospitals: Do the right thing by making worker safety a priority
While there is no national standard requiring safe patient handling, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is making an all-out appeal to hospitals to do the right thing and to recognize the potential cost-savings.