EMDocs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Chuck Pilcher, MD, FACEP Editor, Medical Malpractice Insights Editor, Med Mal Insights Excellent documentation supports standard of care, avoids lawsuit Vertebral artery CVA leaves patient disabled.

Documentation/Coding 80

Documentation/Coding Stroke Outcomes EMS 80

EMDocs

AUGUST 22, 2024

13 Interventions may include: Ascertaining a patient’s preferred language early in the clinical encounter (during registration, for instance), and clearly documenting this preference in a place that is visible to all providers. Educating patients on their rights. Utilizing certified interpreters and documenting their use.

Documentation/Coding 82

Documentation/Coding Emergency Department Best Practices Federal Emergency Management Agency 82

EMDocs

MAY 9, 2024

The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. Exam documents that he is alert and oriented but “tired appearing” and “not appearing post-ictal.” Defense : The EP did address the seizure when he documented “not post-ictal.”

Seizures 82

Seizures Dehydration Documentation/Coding Infectious Diseases 82

American Medical Compliance

JULY 2, 2024

Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve patient care outcomes. Document observations consistently to identify patterns and trends over time. Reach out for other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library.

Patient Safety 73

Patient Safety Documentation/Coding Outcomes Wellness 73

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 22, 2019

Most emergency physicians use some form of electronic medical records (EMRs) when seeing patients. The EMR tasks we undertake are expanding rapidly, far beyond simply documenting history and physical examination and every implementation slows us down. Research by Hill et al (1) demonstrated that an ED shift can have 4,000 clicks.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department Documentation/Coding Dislocations Research 52

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 7, 2024

Patient safety is a critical concern, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that 1 in 10 patients is harmed while receiving healthcare. Compliance with healthcare regulations is crucial not only for avoiding legal repercussions but also for ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

Hazardous Materials 89

Hazardous Materials Documentation/Coding Legal Issues Patient Safety 89

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Vitamin D, B12, Calcium, foate, iron, and thiamine deficiencies are all well documented complications. Patients typically take vitamins postoperatively to prevent such complications. with generally good clinical outcomes including improved quality of life and reducing or staving off comorbidities. Obesity (Silver Spring).

Emergency Department 40

Emergency Department Sepsis Operations Dehydration 40