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EDs Can Make Discharges Against Medical Advice Safer
There is a lack of evidence in the literature regarding effective interventions to prevent discharge against medical advice, according to a review of studies from 1989-2022. Emergency care providers should discuss prescriptions, follow-up appointments, and red-flag signs that indicate patients should return to the ED — just as they would with any patient about to be discharged from the department.
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Perinatal Software Plays a Large Role in OB Safety
The clinical benefits of perinatal software are well known to those who work in labor and delivery, but the risk management potential can be underestimated.
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Pharmacy Claims Report Shows 100% Cost Increase
The cost of defending complaints against pharmacists accused of misconduct has increased more than 100% in the past 10 years, according to a recent report.
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Avoid Liability from Patient Elopement
Patient elopement is a major threat to patient safety, particularly with the most vulnerable patients. Any resulting injury or death could bring liability to the healthcare facility. The risk requires careful adherence to proper policies and procedures, along with the use of some physical precautions that can reduce the risk of elopement.
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Three Common Missteps to Avoid with Med Mal Cases
Medical malpractice allegations can set off a cascade of obligations and possible pitfalls, and it can seem like there is too much to handle all at once. Paying attention to three potential missteps can ease some of the burden.
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EMTALA Still Poses Challenges After All These Years
EMTALA has encouraged the safe care of emergent patients since 1986, yet it still poses significant compliance challenges and hospitals are cited for violations. Understanding the potential pitfalls and best practices can help healthcare organizations avoid serious consequences.
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Hospitals Work to Prevent Patient Violence
A series of violent attacks on personnel has prompted hospitals in San Diego to create a task force to address this serious problem familiar to hospital leaders across the country. The task force works with local law enforcement to develop tactics to keep healthcare workers safe.
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AHA Lists Top Drivers of Suicide Risk in Healthcare Workers
For employee health professionals looking for more resources and tactics to prevent suicide in healthcare workers, the American Hospital Association has posted a free, downloadable report that identifies three driving factors in self-harm ideation.
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Is There a Doctor in the House?
With high levels of physician burnout, demographic changes, and increasing demand for Medicare by an aging nation, the shortage of physicians may reach more than 100,000 in the next decade, the American Medical Association reported.
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Higher Risk of Suicide in RNs, Support Workers
The authors of a recent study identified an increased risk of suicide in registered nurses, health technicians, and healthcare support workers in the United States, compared to non-healthcare workers.