Healthcare Risk Management articles from March 2007

Healthcare Risk Management archives from March 2007

Scandal at medical institution yields lessons for risk managers.
March 1, 2007... Scandal at medical institution yields lessons for risk managers Multiple suits, accusations suggest need for better compliance oversight It would be bad enough to be the risk manager at a large medical institution facing multiple...

Problems at UMDNJ not likely a surprise to leaders.(University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey)
March 1, 2007... Problems at UMDNJ not likely a surprise to leaders The problems at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark probably were known to insiders long before they became public, says Diane Swanson, associate...

Football theme helps motivate staff for quality.
March 1, 2007... Football theme helps motivate staff for quality A medical center in Baltimore has come up with a unique way to encourage interest in patient safety and quality. It's a "football league" in which staff form teams and can gain points by...

Multimedia consent helps with pediatric patients.
March 1, 2007... Multimedia consent helps with pediatric patients Informed consent can be a challenge with any patient, but it is particularly difficult with pediatric cases. One option is a multimedia presentation that can help get the necessary...

Pediatric cases benefit from better consent.(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Pediatric cases benefit from better consent The EmmiKids informed consent system is particularly needed because parents often are so upset over their child's health problem that they have a hard time absorbing information during a talk with...

Malpractice crisis called hoax, a few docs blamed.
March 1, 2007... Malpractice crisis called hoax, a few docs blamed The belief that the United States is in the throes of a medical malpractice lawsuit crisis can be blamed on just a small group of negligent doctors, says a new watchdog report. ...

Cheap, low-tech methods can slash infection rates.
March 1, 2007... Cheap, low-tech methods can slash infection rates Hospitals can quickly slash the rate of common, costly and potentially lethal catheter-related bloodstream infections in their intensive care units (ICUs) by using cheap, low-tech,...

A FREE white paper for our HRM readers.(Healthcare Risk Management)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... A FREE white paper for our HRM readers AHC Media, publisher of Healthcare Risk Management, appreciates the faith you have placed in us to provide you with practical, authoritative information. As a token of our gratitude for your support,...

CE Objectives/CNE Questions.
March 1, 2007... CE Objectives After reading this issue of Healthcare Risk Management, the CE participant should be able to: *Describe legal, clinical, financial, and managerial issues pertinent to risk management in health care. *Explain how...

Legal Review and Commentary: Mislabeled blood sample leads to inappropriate diagnosis of HIV, $20,000 settlement, and $52,000 verdict.
March 1, 2007... Legal Review & Commentary Mislabeled blood sample leads to inappropriate diagnosis of HIV, $20,000 settlement, and $52,000 verdict By Blake J. Delaney, Esq., Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Tampa, FL News: A woman who was eight...

Legal Review and Commentary: Broken neck during birth causes permanent injuries.
March 1, 2007... Legal Review & Commentary Broken neck during birth causes permanent injuries $28.3 million awarded by jury News: During childbirth, a baby's shoulders became stuck, which led doctors and nurses to attempt additional maneuvers to...

Legal Review and Commentary: Plan to attend medical error audio conference.
March 1, 2007... Legal Review & Commentary Plan to attend medical error audio conference Examining issues, questions and pitfalls that arise Intense feelings of anxiety and humiliation, not to mention fears of being sued or professionally censured,...