December 27, 2022
The Importance of Patient Engagement in Medical Care
MLMIC describes how physicians, hospitals and healthcare organizations can support patient engagement through improved communication strategies.
Tag: patient safety
December 27, 2022
MLMIC describes how physicians, hospitals and healthcare organizations can support patient engagement through improved communication strategies.
October 31, 2022
This presentation will discuss the benefits and components of value-based care, plus its impact on health systems.
September 12, 2022
This September 21 presentation will cover leading factors that contribute to medication error malpractice claims and strategies to mitigate risk.
July 20, 2022
MLMIC’s “The Scope” highlights the litigation and risk management issues confronted by its physician policyholders specializing in anesthesia.
July 11, 2022
Practicing diligent hand hygiene is a well-known principle of patient and healthcare worker safety and a standard precaution for infection prevention and control in dental practices. Hand hygiene is one of the most important steps that dental staff can take to prevent the spread of infections. Here are strategies to reduce hygiene risks in your practice.
July 8, 2022
MLMIC discusses how to mitigate risk associated with patient communication.
May 23, 2022
Using technology in your dental practice can be a great way to increase efficiency in care delivery, improve the patient experience and reduce costs to help maintain your office’s financial stability. But it’s hugely important that dentists ensure efficient and safe technology interoperability to keep patients safe and minimize liability risk. To stay vigilant and mitigate potential liability risks related to technology, read our blog for recommendations.
May 18, 2022
To mitigate risk, MLMIC examines common sources of medical errors such as medication mistakes, lack of communication and workplace distractions.
April 18, 2022
The American Hospital Association says the guilty verdict for a nurse who made a medication error “discourages health caregivers from coming forward with their mistakes.” The trial raises important questions about electronic device management, alert overrides and provider burnout.
April 18, 2022
While patient safety continues to be a primary focus across the healthcare continuum, increased efficiencies in the delivery of healthcare are also necessary to maintain financial stability and continuously improve the patient experience. Technologies like artificial intelligence, 3D printing, robotics, remote monitoring and nanotechnology seem to be constantly implemented or updated. Employing such technologies, and ensuring efficient and safe technology interoperability in dentistry, creates additional risk management considerations for dentists.