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Healthcare News: Recent Developments in Louisiana

Healthcare facilities are exposed to liability in a variety of ways; primarily from breaches in the appropriate standard ...

Limiting Trip and Fall Hazards from Electric Vehicles

With the use of electric cars on the rise, fresh opportunities for injuries or other risks follow. If the ability to char...

The Importance of Thorough Physical Exam Documentation

Although documentation through the years has changed from paper notes to electronic, the basic tenets of documentation ha...

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...

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.

Preventing Employee Injuries in Behavioral Health Units

Handling Workplace Violence in Healthcare: A Brief Guide

There is a high tendency for health professionals to easily overlook negative patient body language, but it can also just...

Top 5 Healthcare Security Issues Impacting Patient Safety

Healthcare organizations are subject to security threats due to the nature of our work – caring for patients with behavio...

General Liability & Medical Malpractice: Early Adverse Event Reporting Guide

Use this guide to learn why it is important to report incidents, what type of incidents should be reported, and when and ...