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Most experts agree that offering flu vaccinations is a good idea, but the issue of requiring them can stir up a debate.
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The "black box" warning on medications is the health care system's strongest way to say, "Danger! Take extreme caution with this drug!" But a recent report suggests that your physicians might not be fazed by the warning.
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The recent settlement of a case involving referrals and kickback allegations has some observers reeling from the tough stance taken by federal prosecutors.
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As part of its settlement of a federal case involving allegations of kickbacks for physician referrals, Tenet Healthcare Corp. agreed to a statement explaining how the situation arose.
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Risk managers are accustomed to working with whatever physical surroundings they find in their facilities, making the best of work and patient areas that might not be optimal for safety, and reducing liability risk.
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Palomar Pomerado Health (PPH) in San Diego, CA, is incorporating several strategies for improving patient and staff safety with the design of its new hospital.
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Orientation for new employees was a particular concern at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas because staff could be clueless about evacuation until the next fire drill rolled around.
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The lesson from the Tenet settlement is that even if your intentions were honorable all along, it can be difficult to prove that position once the federal government brings charges against you.
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More risk managers are getting involved in the effort to design safer health care facilities, says Anjali Joseph, PhD, director of research for The Center for Health Design in Concord, CA, a group that provides support for patient safety design efforts.
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Risk managers recognize that fire is a serious risk in the operating room and require appropriate prevention efforts and response plans.
