Medical Malpractice Insurance News

Online risk management CME programs for MLMIC-insured physician assistants include the basic and follow-up programs, as well as individual modules on a variety of topics.

Both case studies in the Summer 2016 edition of Case Review involve ramifications of treating family members and close friends.

It is important to review workflows and procedures regularly to prevent office and facility standards from getting lax. The CDC summary contains a set of nine key recommendations for dental settings. MLMIC encourages dental health providers to consult the list of “do’s” and “do nots” for a refresher in safe injection practices.

Did you know that non-clinical staff may impact patient safety and malpractice exposures? Ensuring that staff members have been properly trained regarding their roles and responsibilities should be an integral part of any organization’s risk management program.

All healthcare related entities should periodically complete a system-wide risk analysis, implement a risk management plan and strengthen internal policies and procedures to mitigate, if not eliminate, the possibility of such an event from occurring. As highlighted by this case, such risk analysis must take into account computers and devices used by employees both in and out of the office or facility.

MLMIC recognizes the “copy and paste” function of EHRs offers convenience and efficiency, but it also poses unique liability risks.

Complimentary audio recordings of MLMIC’s 30th Annual Risk Management Seminar are now available for streaming.

Medscape data offers some perspective related to medical liability and malpractice litigation.

According to MLMIC’s recently offered, optional online claims survey, the most effective risk management strategies are 1) strong documentation, 2) patient education, 3) effective communication with patients and 4) coordination of care among specialties.

New MLMIC Risk Management CME Module features a discussion regarding surgical procedures frequently involved in ophthalmology claims.