American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 1, 2025
In fact, documentation issues have been estimated to play a role in 10–20% of medical malpractice lawsuits , as reported in the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. Appoint Documentation Champions Choose staff in each department to reinforce best practices and share updates.
Relias
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
One of the most pressing issues today is the rise of “nuclear verdicts” in obstetrics — staggering malpractice awards that exceed $10 million. The rise of nuclear verdicts in obstetrics Obstetrics has always been a high-risk area for medical malpractice. With the complex nature of childbirth, the stakes are incredibly high.
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Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.
Relias
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
One successful approach is a Labor and Delivery Best Practices program initiated in 2008 by a New York City collaborative of hospitals to reduce medical malpractice claims. Approaches to help overcome complex, nuanced problems in countries such as the U.S.
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