Relias

AUGUST 12, 2023

For health centers, it is imperative to conduct risk management activities to prevent harm to patients and reduce medical malpractice claims. In the case of FQHCs, they have the opportunity to obtain medical malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice HIPAA Staff Training Health Insurance 52

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.

Malpractice 59

Malpractice Best Practices Communication Education 59

Board Vitals - Nursing

MAY 26, 2019

Misrepresentation of Your Work It’s another name for falsifying documentation and in 100% of the cases it is indefensible. Remember, one false documentation is one too many and could result in loss of your job. Causing Harm to Patients Malpractice is a serious offense.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice HIPAA Licensing Self-Care 52

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

JANUARY 3, 2022

RVUs account for three things: 1) expenses to the practice, 2) the actual work being performed by the provider, and 3) the cost of malpractice (the smallest component). RVUs or Relative Value Units are part of the formula Medicare uses to quantify the complexity of work and expense a practice generates seeing patients.

Medicare 59

Medicare Malpractice Pharmaceutical Long Term Care 59

Nurse Practitioners in Business

APRIL 17, 2025

A professional will is an important, but often overlooked, document. Such a document is especially critical for independent and solo practitioners in practices where no formal succession plan may exist. The document may also provide instructions on how to dissolve the business or continue its operations.

Business 195

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 24, 2025

Nurses must: Administer medications as prescribed Monitor for side effects Document properly Report any errors promptly Healthcare providers must also ensure their nurses are licensed and aware of their states regulations. If a patient refuses, the nurse must respect that choice, document it, and inform the physician.

Malpractice 98

Malpractice Licensing Education Communication 98

Celayix

APRIL 9, 2024

It’s fair to say that good communication skills are essential to most jobs. In home healthcare, prioritizing communication is crucial and should receive appropriate attention. Communication is so important in home healthcare as it ensures quality of care, and improves client experience.

Home Healthcare 52

Home Healthcare Communication Malpractice HIPAA 52

Nurse.com

APRIL 27, 2022

Many of my blogs have focused on nursing documentation and nurse expert testimony when malpractice is alleged against a nurse defendant. In the following malpractice case, an RN juror’s conduct during jury deliberations became the focus of an appellate court determination for a new trial. Details Leading up to Malpractice Case.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Communication 52

Nurse Code

JULY 2, 2022

It’s crucial to work and gain experience as an RN because Legal Nurse Consultants are required to have a solid background in Clinical Nursing since most healthcare legal cases are based on medical malpractice. Communication and Networking Skills Communication and Networking are an integral part of an LNC Career.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Resume Legal Issues Licensing 52

Relias

MAY 13, 2024

Proactive risk management for shoulder dystocia claims through thorough documentation is one of the best forms of protection to minimize liability. Implementing a comprehensive checklist for shoulder dystocia documentation can help protect medical personnel from litigation. What should be documented?

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Education Communication 52

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These cases include medical malpractice, personal injury and long-term care litigation. They must have excellent communication skills to relate to children and educate family members on their child’s care. They are communication experts who advocate for patients to protect their rights and maintain quality of care.

Nurse Practitioner 98

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Travel Nursing Nursing Certifications 98

American Nurse

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The SCALE document proposes that the skin isn’t impervious to dysfunction at the end of life and may include varying degrees of skin and tissue damage, including pressure injuries. Skillful communication and empathy can help prevent litigation. Pressure injuries represent the lion’s share of medical malpractice litigation.

Long Term Care 105

Long Term Care Malpractice Nurse Practitioner Medicaid 105

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Courts increasingly recognize NPs as independent providers, which affects how liability is assigned in medical malpractice cases. The report also found that the distribution of malpractice claims against NPs involving diagnosis-related allegations rose from 32.8% of claims in 2017 to 37.1% to 35.3% (CNA & NSO, 2022).

Nurse Practitioner 98

Nurse Practitioner Malpractice Licensing Communication 98