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Care Transitions Break Down Due to Information Delays and Workflow Issues
An impediment to care transition occurs when primary care providers refer patients to specialty consultants and do not send enough information, the authors of a recent study found.
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Health System’s Case Managers Shorten Length of Stay for Complex Patients
Placing case managers in acute care and ambulatory settings to focus on transitions of complex patients could help shorten length of stay.
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Artificial Intelligence Could Help Case Managers Improve Efficiency and Outcomes
Artificial intelligence is poised to take over the fields of media and marketing, banking, legal services, and programming. It also is used in the healthcare field, including case management. That poses the question: Will artificial intelligence replace case managers?
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Jury’s Defense Verdict Upheld for Physician Accused of Improper Treatment of Bone Infection
There are multiple avenues for defendants to prevail and secure a defense verdict. In this case, the defense experts showed that the treatment provided for osteomyelitis met care standards and that the progression of osteomyelitis in the lower extremities of certain patients, especially with certain comorbidities, is not always preventable despite the efforts of providers.
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Untreated Heart Condition Leads to Death, $14 Million Verdict
This case highlights a common type of medical malpractice: diagnostic errors, including failed or delayed diagnosis.
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AHA Launches Patient Safety Initiative to Share Data, Success
The American Hospital Association is launching a national initiative intended to provide a platform and resources for hospitals to track their patient safety efforts and scale them nationally.
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Apologizing Still Works, But Ensure It Is Done Correctly
Saying “I’m sorry” after an adverse event has become more accepted in recent years to express the clinician or administrator’s sincere regret at the unfortunate outcome, which was discouraged for many years for fear it would be seen as a legal admission of guilt. On the contrary, it has been shown to diffuse the emotions of a patient or family member and diminish the likelihood of litigation. But exactly how those words of regret are spoken can be important.
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Volunteers Need Screening and Training to Avoid Liability Risks
Volunteers serve many important roles in a hospital, but they can bring potential liability. A risk mitigation plan can help healthcare organizations make the most of volunteers without exposing themselves to undue risks.
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Knowing When to Call a Lawyer Can Help Avoid Bigger Problems
If in doubt, err on the side of calling for help from legal counsel. A timely consultation can help minimize any potential liability from a situation that may have legal implications.
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Managing Homeless Patients in the ED
It can be frustrating to emergency providers to care for patients who they know will have a hard time following through on prescribed treatments or directions because they lack access to housing. Yet, coming into contact with such patients is hardly a rare occurrence, particularly in busy urban settings.