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School Nurse Case Study: Failure to assess student’s complaint of pain, resulting in delay in diagnosis and treatment of chemical burn

The insured in this case was a registered nurse (RN) working as a school nurse in an elementary school.

Nurse Case Study: Alleged failure to perform hand-off communication resulting in inappropriate patient monitoring

Nurse Medical Malpractice Case Study with Risk Management Strategies
Presented by NSO and CNA

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Alleged improper performance of radiofrequency microneedling resulted in full-thickness facial burns

Nurse Practitioner Medical Malpractice Case Study with Risk Management Strategies
Presented by NSO and CNA

Medical Malpractice 101: An Infographic for Nurses

Medical malpractice lawsuits are a reality for nursing professionals. Our infographic outlines what the most common injuries are that lead to a malpractice lawsuit against nurses and what the average payout is by injury. It also highlights the 3 year discount we offer to new graduates.

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Medical Malpractice 101: An Infographic for Nurses

Medical malpractice lawsuits are a reality for nursing professionals. Our infographic outlines what the most common injuries are that lead to a malpractice lawsuit against nurses and what the average payout is by injury.

Check out the infographic below or download it!
 

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Alleged improper prescribing of antipsychotic medications resulted in tardive dyskinesia (TD)

Medical malpractice claims may be asserted against any healthcare provider, including nurse practitioners (NPs) as well as the practices that employ them. The insured in this case, presented by NSO and CNA, was a psychiatric nurse practitioner who held a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and also was the business owner of the behavioral health clinic. The clinic maintained a separate professional liability insurance policy that was in addition to the DNP’s individual policy.

School Nurse Case Study: Alleged failure to identify an emergent medical condition

Medical malpractice claims may be asserted against any healthcare provider, including school nurses. The insured in this case, presented by NSO and CNA, was a registered nurse (RN) who was employed by a private school for adolescents with behavioral health conditions.

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Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to monitor; failure to complete documentation in a timely manner

The patient (plaintiff) in this case was a 50-year-old male who first came to our insured nurse practitioner (NP) after researching his symptoms on the internet.

Nurse Case Study: Failure to monitor and report changes in the patient’s medical condition to practitioner

A 38 ½ weeks pregnant patient arrived at the emergency department (ED) at 8:29p.m. with complaints of abdominal pain and decreased fetal movement. 

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to follow the standard of care

This case study involves a nurse practitioner working in a medical clinical environment. 

Nurse Case Study: Failure to follow Physician orders

A 23-year old woman with no significant prior medical history presented to the emergency room with complaints of generalized body ache of two weeks duration and a fever of 102.6.  

Renewing in 4 Simple Steps

We’ve made it easy to renew your policy online. All you need is your policy number and zip code. And we’ve also included an autopay capability to make renewing next year even easier.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to ensure that essential monitoring of vital signs, fluid intake and urine output were performed and documented

The patient was a 59-year old female who had undergone inpatient bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy three days before being discharged to home care. Discharge orders included a home care referral for wound care and assessment of perceived changes in the patient’s mental status. 

Nurse Case Study: Failure to monitor; failure to properly recognize drug overdose; failure to call for emergency services

This case involves an independently contracted registered nurse who provided nursing consultation to a residential facility that cared for adults with mild to moderate mental health issues (besides substance abuse).

Nurse Practitioners Case Study: Failure to utilize ethical principles to advocate for access and parity of services for mental health problems

This case study involves a nurse practitioner in an in-patient alcohol/drug treatment setting.

Nurse Case Study: Negligent performance of sclerotherapy, negligent wound care management

This case involves a registered nurse providing services for a vascular surgeon. 

The Cures Act: What Nursing Professionals Need to Know

In December 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act (“Cures Act”) into law, and the US Department of Health and Human Services published the final rule on May 1, 2020.

Managing Moral Distress

The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the burden of nurses’ daily work in many areas, including forcing them into situations where they feel moral distress.

Claims Made Vs. Occurrence Coverage

Claims Made or Occurrence Coverage? A quick overview of the difference and picking the right one for you.

Claims Made Vs. Occurrence Coverage

Claims Made or Occurrence Coverage? A quick overview of the difference and picking the right one for you.

Think like an expert witness to avoid falls liability

An 88-year-old patient slips on the floor, falling and breaking his hip. Your immediate concern is getting him the help he needs, but you also wonder if you could be legally liable for what happened. By thinking like an expert witness, you can help determine if this concern is valid and whether you could have taken steps to avoid the situation in the first place. But first, you need to understand some background information.