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Optimizing the Differences Between RN Case Managers and Social Workers
Case management departments have emerged as leaders in managing discharge planning and lowering readmission rates. However, one ongoing area of confusion is the division between the RN case manager and the social worker case manager.
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Facility Leakage and the Delicate Matter of Patient Choice
Hospitals and health systems looking for ways to grow are turning to understanding outflow in the post-acute setting.
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Legal Case Shows Risk of Improper Patient Info Disclosure
An ongoing legal case illustrates the risk healthcare providers face when they do not properly safeguard patient data and make it available to third parties without consent, even when complying with a subpoena.
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OCR Concerned About HIPAA Contingency Plans
The HHS Office for Civil Rights recently urged healthcare organizations to develop contingency plans for crises that could compromise protected health information covered under HIPAA.
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$18 Million Verdict Returned After Infection Misdiagnosis, Paraplegia
A delay in diagnosis led to the patient's spinal abscess, causing paraplegia.
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Botched Open-heart Surgery Results in $68 Million Verdict
The lawsuit alleged the surgeon left the room during open-heart surgery, leaving the patient still bleeding.
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Healthcare Slow to Patch Software, Creating Vulnerability
The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries are not adequately patching software, leaving their systems vulnerable to attack, according to a recent survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute.
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Resources for Reducing Workplace Violence Injuries
There are many resources risk managers can use when implementing a comprehensive workplace violence program in a healthcare facility.
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Good Reporting, Data Usage Can Curb Workplace Violence
The Joint Commission recommends seven steps to address violence in healthcare settings.
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Higher Risk of Workplace Violence in Healthcare Requires Attention
Workplace violence is a serious problem in the healthcare industry. Three-fourths of all workplace violence occurs in a healthcare or social service setting.