"When you don't teach, you wind up having that same conversation again and again. When you teach, the next conversation is at a higher level, and the next conversation is at a higher level." Gurpreet Dhaliwal, M.D., is a clinician-educator and Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. [...]
continue readingA topic that comes up many times is the subject of recording negative findings in one’s medical records. I would like a nickel for every time a client states that they only record positive findings. Say a patient denies an allergy to penicillin but it is not recorded. The patient is [...]
continue readingI review medical charts on a regular basis as part of my job. Many private offices still use handwritten charts. It is totally acceptable. However, what is not acceptable is illegible handwriting. A recent study showed more than 15% of all words written were illegible. This can result in mistakes in [...]
continue readingTo all medical providers who are now opened or are about to open, many states, including New York, require a written safety plan. Federally, a plan is required, but nothing is said about it being written or not. For your own protection, I suggest your plan be written. It need not [...]
continue readingIn New York, a written reopening safety plan is required. The CDC for the rest of the country refers to a “plan”. Best that it is written. It does not have to be submitted anywhere for approval. New York actually has a Safe Plan Template that is available for your free [...]
continue readingLegal Issues and Guidelines Associated with Reopening Practices Post COVID-19 A Complimentary Event Friday, June 19, 2020 2:30 - 3:30 PM ~Playback now available~ Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers (PRI) and boutique law firm Frier Levitt are offering a complimentary webinar open to all physicians, dentists, and facility managers. Whether you have already [...]
continue readingDo not forget OSHA requirements as to safety and cleanliness. Have staff go through all medications and samples to make sure usefulness date not expired. Have staff go through the dates of any sterilized instruments or garb. Re-sterilize and date as necessary. Check date on fire extinguisher. Check all dates on [...]
continue readingNow that many of you will be reopening your offices, here are a few reminders of best practices to protect both you and your patients: Make sure your charts include any and all telephone encounters with your patients during your physical closure. Make sure you have hand sanitizer readily available to [...]
continue readingEmPRO COVID-19 Update Preparations for Opening Up Your Practice EmPRO would like to update our insured doctors and facility managers regarding evolving malpractice issues associated with COVID-19. As restrictions begin to lift and practices look to transition to a higher percentage of in-person care, providers should be aware of associated risks. [...]
continue readingNew York and many other states have a regulation which requires the licensed medical professional to report another licensed medical professional if it reasonably appears to show that a licensee is guilty of professional misconduct as defined in the particular state regulation or statute. Think about that! You see a colleague [...]
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