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We are committed to providing you with up-to-date news and educational resources to help reduce risk, increase safety and improve quality at your healthcare facility. Check back frequently for our latest blogs, newsletters, claims studies, announcements and more.

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01.25.2022
Claim Study

Discharge Doesn’t Mean Done: Your Liability Risks Revealed

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

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01.18.2022
Article

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...

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12.22.2021
Article

Planning Fall Prevention? The Top 4 Tools To Get You Started

Slips, trips, and falls can cost your healthcare facility in both dollars and reputation. Our LHA Trust Funds risk manage...

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12.07.2021
Article

Unpredictable Weather Brings New Employer Risks

This claims scenario addresses how such worker injuries may occur in inclement weather and what you can do to mitigate th...

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11.29.2021
Article

A Physician Office Guide to Creating a Culture of Safety

Creating a culture of safety within a physician's office practice is the key to reducing liability risks.

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11.22.2021
Article

Your Internal Incident Investigation: Laying the Groundwork for Defense Against Claims

In many instances, the successful defense of a claim depends on the quality of the healthcare facility’s internal investi...

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11.18.2021
Claim Study

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...

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11.16.2021
Article

Vaccine Mandates: What You Need To Know

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

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11.08.2021
Article

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...

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