Continuity of Care: Smoother Information Flow Means Fewer Errors, Lower Risk

As the variety and complexity of therapies performed by ambulatory care providers increase, the amount of information generated in each episode of care expands concomitantly.



As the variety and complexity of therapies performed by ambulatory care providers increase, the amount of information generated in each episode of care expands concomitantly. if Critical results of diagnostic test and consultations are not reported and acted upon in a timely manner, the failure to do so may result in patient injury and potential lawsuits alleging delayed diagnosis or failure to diagnose. Read More

 

Resources

Topics:

#ContinuityofCare #Errors #HealthcarePerspective #LowerRisk


Share this article:

   


NSO Learning Center

More insights from some of the best minds in nursing.



Healthcare Perspective Newsletter: Issue 12 - Medical Error Disclosure.

Medical error disclosure programs are the norm in many healthcare practices.

Healthcare Perspective Newsletter: Issue 13 - Adolescent Patients.

Most healthcare business owners and providers are well-versed in the requirements for consent, privacy and confidentiality in the care of adult patients/clients.

Healthcare Perspective Newsletter: Issue 14 - Telemedicine.

A valuable risk management resource that can help you manage liability in your healthcare practice.

Healthcare Perspective Newsletter: Issue 15 - Transgender Patients

Bias against transgender patients is against the law.  Despite this, a national survey of transgender individuals found that 42% reported verbal harassment, physical assault or denial of equal treatment by healthcare providers because of their gender identity.