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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

And even though medical records are central to any practice, other documents must also be managed. Every aspect of your practice generates records that must be organized, protected, and retained for specific periods, including financial and employee records, vendor contracts, and OSHA documentation.

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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. Contact your malpractice insurance to notify them of the practice closure.

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The Legal Responsibilities of Nursing

Diversity Nursing

Medical Malpractice Medical Malpractice is when a Nurse fails to provide patient care that meets the established standards of the Nursing profession, which results in patient compromise or harm. Malpractice has severe legal and professional consequences and can ultimately result in the revocation of your Nursing licensure.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

According to an analysis of more than 4,600 events that led to malpractice suits from 2018 to 2021, nurses were involved in 18% of the suits. By understanding the litigation process and learning to advocate for themselves, nurses can decrease the risk of facing legal troubles, said Dolnick.

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Steps to Earn a Legal Nurse Consultant Certification in 2023

Nurse Code

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. Hence, Legal Consultant Nurses must be vast with a wide range of Legal Health issues.

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How to Become an Expert Witness as an RN: Building a Career in Legal Nursing Consultation

Registered Nursing

Registered nurses with extensive clinical experience and specialized knowledge possess valuable expertise that can significantly impact legal proceedings. Focus on facts, standards, and documentation rather than making it personal.