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Minors and the Right to Consent to Health Care Treatment

Assure that in circumstances where there is imminent harm to the minor patient or others, confidentiality may be forsaken to obtain help for the patient. The … See more

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Medical Records: Protecting Patient Confidentiality

WEBSince the inception of the original privacy regulations, there have been significant advances in technology, particularly in information management. Healthcare organizations must …

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Medical Record Retention Recommendations for Physician Office …

WEBMMIC Medical Record Retention Recommendations (unless state regulations/laws require a longer retention period.): Adults: 10 years from the date of the last medical service for …

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Using Patient Portals to Promote Patient Communication

WEBCommunicating with patients through a portal is more secure because users must be authenticated before they can access/use the portal. If enabled, a patient portal may …

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Access to Maternity Care Worsening for Millions of Women in the …

WEBOn August 1, 2023, March of Dimes released Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity, a new collection of reports that shows …

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Our Board. Of the medical community. And in service to the …

WEBGuided by core principles. Our Board. Of the medical community. And in service. to the medical community. At Medical Mutual, more physicians and hospital administrators …

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Complete Medical Records: Your Best Defense

WEBIn medical malpractice litigation, the defense of claims frequently rests on the quality of patient care documentation. When a claim goes to trial, it can be many years after the …

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Social Media Risks in Healthcare

WEBWhile healthcare organizations can benefit from a well-designed social media presence, they must also be cognizant of the special risks healthcare providers face when …

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Policy and Procedure Manual in Practice Management

WEBThe office policy and procedure manual serves as a resource to optimize the quality of care and operations of the practice. It should educate your staff on standard office …

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Providing stability for the medical community

WEBFounded in 1978 by a group of 12 physicians, Medical Mutual provides medical professional liability insurance to physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and allied health facilities in …

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Unsecured Email and Patient Communication

WEBInform the patient of possible risks of using unencrypted email, such as: Emails can be intercepted during transmission. Unencrypted messages (and any attachments) can be …

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The Life of a Malpractice Claim

WEBWhen a patient experiences an unanticipated and bad outcome, a patient complains about their care, you receive a request for medical records from an attorney on behalf of a …

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It takes more than physicians and hospitals to provide …

WEBGeneral Liability Insurance. In a healthcare facility setting, gray areas can exist between professional liability and general liability. Medical Mutual's integrated general liability …

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Workplace Violence Management in Healthcare

WEBWorkplace Violence Management in Healthcare. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines workplace violence as any act or threat of physical …

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Falls: Prevention/Reduction of Falls and Fall-related Injuries

WEBFall Prevention Program. A comprehensive, multidisciplinary, organization-wide Fall Prevention Program provides structure and defines processes to assess, identify, plan …

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Medications: Distribution of Sample Medications in the Practice …

WEBThe practice should have a process for the storage, handling, removal, and distribution of samples. A specific staff position should be assigned responsibility for monthly …

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Environmental Safety in the Physician Office Practice

WEBFire Safety. Develop a fire safety plan for your practice. Conduct fire drills as required by state and local ordinances. Identify evacuations routes for office practice. Ensure …

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Complaints – Patients in Acute Healthcare Facilities

WEBAccording to CMS, a complaint is a minor patient issue that can be resolved promptly, within 24 hours or before the patient is discharged, such as a meal preference …

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Hand–off Communication

WEBPatient Hand-off. There are many terms used for the patient hand-off process, e.g., handover, sign-out, shift report, etc. According to The Joint Commission Sentinel Event …

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