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Sample Risk Management Plan for nursing businesses and practices.

Risk management is an important part of any healthcare firm's standard business practice.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Alleged improper admission orders resulting in morphine overdose and death.

The decedent patient (plaintiff) was a 72-year-old woman who had been receiving hospital care for acute back pain resulting from a fall. Her past history included chronic pain management and end-stage renal disease for which she received hemodialysis.

Nurse Case Study: Failure to adequately assess and monitor the patient post operatively resulting in the patient’s death.

The decedent/ plaintiff was a 67-year-old male who underwent a right total knee replacement. Following the procedure, the plaintiff was treated in the post-anesthesia care unit where an epidural catheter was inserted for post-operative pain management.

Nurse Case Study: Failure to prevent and properly treat decubitus ulcer.

Failure to prevent and properly treat decubitus ulcer – continues to Stage IV – defense verdict. 

Nurse Case Study: Failure to report changes in the patient's medical condition to practitioner.

The patient was a 38-year-old female admitted for a Cesarean delivery of twins. The babies were delivered without incident, but the patient experienced excessive post-operative vaginal bleeding attributed to placental accreta.

Nurse Case Study: Failure to timely diagnose and treat stroke.

Failure to timely diagnose and treat stroke – partial paralysis of arm, aphasia, mild cognitive impairment and foot drop – $4 million settlement.

Nurse Case Study: Incorrect IV push of potassium chloride.

Potassium chloride by IV drip ordered for woman, but family claims IV push of potassium chloride given – death – $250,000 verdict.

Nurse Case Study: Malfunctioning hospital bed blamed for strangulation death of man.

Malfunctioning hospital bed blamed for strangulation death of man – $1 million settlement in Texas with some parties – confidential settlement with others. 

Test Your Liability IQ: Top Reasons Nurses Get Sued

This webinar explores indemnity and expense payments for professional liability claims on behalf of nurses, RN, LPN and LVNs, insured under the CNA/NSO program during the most recent five-year period, 2011-2015.

Responding to questions in a pre-trial deposition.

This video can help you be prepared. 

Healthcare Perspective Newsletter: Issue 14 - Telemedicine.

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

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: The case of a pediatric patient at a walk-in clinic with leg laceration and subsequent infection.

The pediatric patient was a 12-year-old male brought into a walk-in clinic by his parents shortly after falling and lacerating his knee. The patient sustained a six centimeter elliptical laceration above his right knee.

Meeting the Nurse Staffing Challenge: Retention Tips

Ensuring appropriate nurse staffing levels is key to the financial health of healthcare organizations like hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. High quality nursing care helps to reduce the likelihood of patients safety events and costly medical malpractice lawsuits related to missed errors. The second of a two-part series, this article addresses effective retention strategies that leaders can utilize to help reduce turnover of nursing staff.

Recruitment Tips for Meeting the Nurse Staffing Challenge

The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the need for healthcare and nursing leaders to shift their approach to nurse recruitment and retention, as the exodus of nurses takes its toll on remaining staff and, in some cases, quality of care. This article, the first in a two-part series on nursing recruitment and retention, will address recruitment strategies that leaders can utilize to help attract new nurses to their organization.

Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition

This Nurse Practitioner Claim Report, released by NSO and CNA, reports that the average total incurred of professional liability claims is $332,137 in 2022. 

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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Program Planning

This resource serves as a reference for healthcare organizations seeking to evaluate risk exposures associated with COVID-19.

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.

Informed Consent and Refusal: A Guide to the Fundamentals

Informed consent (IC) is a two-way educational and communication process intended to prevent patients from being treated without their permission and understanding.

Scope of Practice Changes: 10 Keys to Safer Delegation

Identify and address risks associated with scope of practice and delegation standards.

Telemedicine: A Brief Guide to the Emerging Risks of Remote Care

Healthcare VANTAGE POINT®
A Risk Management Resource for Hospitals and Health Systems | 2021 Issue 2

The advent of the Internet has reshaped many areas of life, including the practice of medicine. As the virtual realm has grown, the traditional in-person encounter between healthcare provider and patient has become supplemented by telemedicine (TM), in which providers connect electronically with patients for such purposes as health screening, specialty consultation, and diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Cybersecurity: Protect Patients by Preventing Data Breaches

Healthcare INBRIEF®
A Risk Management Bulletin for Allied Healthcare Facilities | 2023 Issue 1

Cybersecurity: Protect Patients by Preventing Data Breaches

Healthcare INBRIEF®
A Risk Management Bulletin for Allied Healthcare Facilities | 2023 Issue 1

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