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$30 Million Award Upheld for Negligent Treatment of Kidney Disease
Although unsuccessful in this matter, the defendant care provider raised an important defensive tool in medical malpractice actions: comparative negligence. States employ different applications of this legal principle.
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Assessing Malpractice Coverage for Improvements
Medical malpractice insurance is a vital part of any risk management program, but it is easy to assume that whatever coverage you have had for a while is adequate. It may not be, and a regular review of your insurance policies is a good way to avoid nasty surprises.
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OSHA Enforcement Prioritizing Hazards Related to COVID-19 Response
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has vowed to take a hard look at complaints and referrals related to employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare employers should prepare to answer concerns about employee safety.
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HHS Distributing $175 Billion in CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
The Department of Health and Human Services is distributing $175 billion to hospitals and healthcare providers to compensate for their coronavirus response. Through the Provider Relief Funds, $50 billion is allocated proportional to providers’ share of 2018 net patient revenue.
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Compliance Oversight Necessary with COVID-19 Relief Funds
Funds provided to hospitals through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act require careful compliance efforts to avoid substantial liability. The money comes with many strings attached.
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Some Attorneys Vow Not to Sue Over COVID-19 Care
Risk managers are bracing for what some fear will be a wave of malpractice claims related to COVID-19 care. However, some attorneys say they will not take these cases, arguing the treatment standard is unclear, and substandard care claims cannot be substantiated.
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Preoperative Assessments Can Be Weak Point, Increase Liability Risks
Preoperative assessments are critical to patient safety and reducing liability risks. Some assessments are inadequate and fail to identify risks that could be avoided.
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Burnout Prevention Is Central Ethical Concern for Hospitals
Hospitals are facing an immediate ethical challenge to restore the mental health and wellness of clinical staff. This varies greatly from hospital to hospital. Some have done a lot of work around this area, while others have not focused on it as much. Above all, hospitals need to maintain clear lines of communication with staff about the situation.
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Ethical Principles Apply to Furloughs and Layoffs
Many hospitals are making tough financial decisions on staffing. Ethical considerations may be overlooked in the process.
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Rule No. 1: Take Care of Staff
There is no denying the fear and anxiety that frontline staff are experiencing as they race to care for COVID-19 patients. It is a part of their job, but one that puts them at risk for contracting a serious disease that is not yet well-understood. Most are acutely aware of this risk.