July 10, 2019
According to new research published in JAMA, deaths from falls tripled among the elderly between 2000 and 2016, and these falls cost an estimated $50 billion in medical care annually. Fall prevention strategies are recommended for adults older than 65 years.
July 3, 2019
Ensuring health information technology-related events are resolved and incorporate effective solutions should be a continued focus area for healthcare systems.
July 1, 2019
MLMIC and MagnaCare announce a new discount program that offers New York providers the potential to save significantly on their medical liability insurance premiums. Qualifying participating providers receive a discount of up to 12%. In addition, many will also qualify for MLMIC’s claims free discount (7.5%-12%), a no-consent option discount (5%) and an annual prepay discount (2%).
June 26, 2019
On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation repealing a Public Health Law provision which allowed exemptions from school vaccination requirements based upon a parent’s or guardian’s religious beliefs.
June 5, 2019
The teach-back method can help physicians ensure that patients have a clear understanding of post-visit instructions.
June 4, 2019
New recommendations aim to improve patient safety by establishing infection control practices specific to OR anesthesia care.
May 22, 2019
A new study shows that as the day progresses, physicians are more likely to defer discussion of cancer screening, and these findings indicate that “this could potentially result in suboptimal care.”
May 8, 2019
Researchers recently measured physician knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and found that doctors lack specific understanding of the issues and barriers patients encounter. Because of these knowledge gaps, physicians may fail to comply with the ADA and contribute to persisting inequities in care.
April 24, 2019
Drug diversion creates threats to patient safety, puts employee health and safety at risk and potentially damages the organization’s reputation and financial well-being.
April 17, 2019
Characterizing prescription errors as “relatively common but preventable,” The Pharmaceutical Journal has published recommendations for preventing the mistakes, which can represent threats to patient safety.
