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Emergency Medicine Specialty Most Likely to be Named in Acute Stroke Malpractice Claims
Emergency physicians (EPs) are the specialty most likely to be sued in acute stroke cases, according to a recent analysis. One-third of malpractice claims named EPs. In contrast, neurologists were named in just 17% of claims.
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Research Shows Effectiveness of Antibacterial LEDs
Research indicates visible-light continuous environmental disinfection can be effective in combatting microbial surface contamination and surgical site infections.
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Continuous Visible Lighting Disinfection May Offer Benefits
New Mexico facility takes unique approach to infection control and prevention.
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Patient Safety Act Offers Peer Review Protections
If one proceeds carefully, much information gathered can be protected from the prying eyes of plaintiffs’ attorneys.
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Hospital Fires Doctor for Verbal Attack During Peer Review
In an unusual case illustrating the potential legal exposure associated with the process, a hospital fired a physician reviewer for “verbally attacking” a colleague at a peer review meeting. The fired doctor sued.
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Investigate Thoroughly, Follow HCQIA Standards in Disciplinary Process
Once an allegation is made against a healthcare practitioner that will require peer review, it is important to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation. The caregiver should be informed of the issues of concern in writing and provided the opportunity to respond to the concerns of the professional review bodies. Where appropriate, outside experts can be helpful in objectively evaluating clinical issues.
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Avoid Legal Pitfalls in Peer Review Process With Bylaws, HCQIA Standards
The peer review process can be a legal mine field, with missteps exposing the hospital and health system to allegations that result in significant liability. Reduce that risk by knowing the common mistakes and using best practices to keep the review above reproach.
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Paradigm Shift Needed on Healthcare Violence
Workplace violence in healthcare occurs at rates more than four times higher than in other industries. Patients and family are under stress, and often take it out on the physicians, nurses, and other employees.
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Patient Watch: Alternatives to Using Nurses and Security Officers
Hospitals often struggle with the need to provide close watch over a potentially dangerous patient without relying on skilled nurses or security officers who are needed elsewhere. Some hospitals find that a patient watch program is the right solution.
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Applying Ethics to Burnout
Between one-third and one-half of U.S. clinicians are experiencing burnout, according to a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report confirmed that burnout among U.S. clinicians is occurring at alarming rates, and made recommendations for system reforms and human factors redesign.