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Reducing Legal Risks Through Proper Injury Reporting 

American Medical Compliance

Proper injury reporting protects patients, supports a safe workplace, and shields healthcare providers from potential legal issues that may arise due to negligence or lack of documentation. Carefully recording incidents and examining their causes can address specific safety concerns and prevent future incidents.

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You Have a Disaster Recovery Plan, Now What?

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

Document what worked well and what did not. Clear Communication Channels : Confirm that communication channels are well-defined and tested. Documentation and Compliance Comprehensive Documentation : Maintain detailed documentation of the DRP, including all tests, training sessions, and updates.

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Help! My Consultant Won’t Come In To See A Patient!

The Trauma Pro

Explain to the consultant that you truly believe that harm will occur, and you will have to document that fact in the medical record as well as their failure to respond. If all else fails, see if you can find a service that will help you by accepting the patient as an admission so they can be managed appropriately the next day.

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10 Tips for New Attending Emergency Physicians

ACEP Now

You are well prepared for this. Lead your room well. If the resuscitation does not go as well as you wanted, learn from it and move on. If you have a difficult outcome, it is helpful to know what risk management support you have at your hospital. Remind yourself that you know what to do. Mind over matter.