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Communication Documentation: The Details Matter

Nurses are a key part of telling the patient’s story. As vital as caring for the patient is, documentation is just as imp...

2021 Funds for Safety Grant Progress Reports

2021 was a record year for our Funds For Safety grant program with 13 winners who presented ambitious projects. Two of ou...

Process Makes Perfect: Handling Defective Equipment

Established processes on handling defective equipment can save hospitals from the risk of potentially costly litigation...

Apply for the Funds For Safety Grant in Four Steps

Mitigating Liability Risk with Concise Discharge Criteria

Just because a patient receives the all-clear to be discharged from a healthcare facility doesn’t mean that liability ris...

Planning 2022 Goals? Consider A Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Program

2022 presents a perfect opportunity to reduce liability risks associated with patient and employee injuries. That’s why L...

Under Surveillance: How Cameras Help Defend Against Claims

Surveillance cameras are a very effective means of monitoring common areas. Actual footage, proper time frames for storag...

Vaccine Mandates: What You Need To Know

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) has finally released its interim final rule for healthcare organizations. LH...

Medical Malpractice Exposure: Off-Label Use of Medications and Medical Devices

On August 20, Judge John Keller of the 22nd Judicial District ruled that St. Tammany Parish Hospital must give ivermectin...