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Facilities that provide long-term care encounter unique challenges when someone alleges that a diagnosis should have occurred sooner. If the facility cannot defend against the claim, it may face investigation, professional discipline and financial damages. A defense...
Fall risk is one of the top reasons that families move older adults into nursing homes. They worry about someone getting hurt when there is no one to provide them with physical assistance for dressing, bathing or moving around the house. The employees staffing a...
Wearable devices and home monitoring tools now play a larger role in healthcare. Patients can track heart rhythms, blood pressure, glucose levels and other health information from home. They can also send this information through patient portals and remote monitoring...
Healthcare professionals are seeing more patients who arrive with information from social media, online forums and health influencers. Many patients feel strongly about what treatment they want and may believe they know what is best for their body. While patient input...
As the owner or management team of a nursing home, little is worse than discovering someone has accused your facility of neglecting or abusing those in your care -- especially when you are sure it is untrue. Staying calm is crucial, as acting in haste could lead to...
There's a saying in the health care industry: "If you didn't document it, you didn't do it." It means that even if you provide the care, there's no proof without documentation. In a highly regulated environment like long-term care, documentation often becomes one of...
When providing medical care, doctors, nurses, surgeons and other medical professionals always strive for a positive outcome for the patient. But that does not mean it is always possible. Many procedures are not guaranteed to have good results, and there are inherent...
If your organization is exploring charting tools with artificial intelligence (AI), you are not alone. Healthcare providers across New York may be evaluating this technology to reduce paperwork, ease staffing pressure and give clinicians more time with patients. The...
You just stepped out of a difficult procedure. While your focus is on patient recovery, your legal work has just begun. In a New York courtroom, what you did in that operating room only exists in the eyes of the law if you recorded it. For surgeons and healthcare...
Facing a malpractice claim is stressful enough. When your insurance carrier recommends settling a case you believe you handled properly, the frustration can feel overwhelming. Insurers often push for settlement because it costs less than going to trial. But for the...
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