HIPAA Legal Issues Malpractice 
Nurse Practitioners in Business
APRIL 24, 2025
Failing to do so can lead to compliance violations, legal issues, and operational headaches. HIPAA-related documents, such as privacy notices and release-of-information forms, also fall under this category. HIPAA Documentation Keep signed patient acknowledgments of your Notice of Privacy Practices.
Nurse Practitioners in Business
OCTOBER 26, 2024
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.
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. The former employee had power of attorney for the patient’s health care, and the nurse thought this would cover any legal issues.
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