IntelyCare

MARCH 5, 2024

The nurse staffing app involved in the case alleged that all of the CNAs it placed in facilities were provided with a document asserting that they were independent contractors “regardless of their actual work conditions.” A: As with most situations that involve the law, the first step is to document important events or situations.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 18, 2023

According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), clear and accurate documentation is essential for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing practice. This applies across settings, for registered and advanced practice nurses alike, according to ANA’s Principles for Nursing Documentation Guidance for Registered Nurses.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 23, 2023

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. Document everything One vital strategy nurses can leverage to protect themselves is through detailed documentation. Despite her efforts, she reportedly received little help.

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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.

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IntelyCare

MAY 24, 2023

Facilities can be found at fault for using 1099 labor to fill their staffing gaps during an audit for a variety of reasons, and therefore face a number of risks, including: Patient sub-standard care malpractice claims Increased co-employment risk related to overtime pay owed Tax and claim exposure related to unpaid payroll taxes And more.

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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. Attention to Details Attention to detail is crucial, as LNCs are usually required to review different documents.

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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.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JUNE 28, 2022

The other petitioner, Dr. Kahn, was accused of having sold controlled substances in exchange for cash and, at times, firearms, occasionally without performing an exam and, instead, documenting the encounters with falsified notes.

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Scrubs

JULY 23, 2023

Sarcastikitty I worked at a law firm that did medical malpractice cases and they had a few Nurse Paralegals that helped with the work. – capwalton Try CDI: clinical documentation integrity specialist. Makes around $80/hr and loves it. They didn’t require legal experience, just nursing experience and a willingness to learn.

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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.

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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. Pressure injuries represent the lion’s share of medical malpractice litigation. The result can include large and unusual presentations of skin failure.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These cases include medical malpractice, personal injury and long-term care litigation. Their responsibilities align with those of nurses who work in hospitals or care centers, as they offer medical attention to patients, complete health assessments, administer medication and document patient’s medical history.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Maternal mortality rates have been documented extensively. 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. Data is available from U.S.

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