Healthcare Risk Management – February 1, 1999
February 1, 1999
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EMTALA warning means risk is greater for any emergency delays
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Feds offer ‘best practices’ advice for EMTALA compliance
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Dual staffing is cause for concern, but feds aren’t sure how to respond
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Real-world advice: EMTALA compliance means strict rules
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Hospital receives $21.5 million damages, largest ever, in brokerage dispute
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Justice Department joins second Columbia whistle-blower case
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Exercise great caution in responding to patient’s angry letter
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Harassment can be legal land mine for staff, risk managers
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Defining harassment, hostile environment can be difficult
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Move quickly to investigate harassment, be consistent
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Lawsuit settlement shows labs can be liable for patient injury