Healthcare Safety News & Insights

Latest Healthcare Insights & News

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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06.20.2022
Article

Top 3 Reasons to Get an Office Practice Risk Assessment

Taking time to conduct an annual “wellness check-up” of your office practice each year can help identify small problems b...

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06.13.2022
Article

The Direct Link Between Hospital Safety and Patient Satisfaction

There is a direct link between a patient’s overall healthcare experience and the strength of that healthcare facility’s e...

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06.07.2022
Article

MOAB Training: The Importance of Self-Defense in Healthcare

At the recent LHA Trust Funds 2022 Workplace Violence Symposium, North Louisiana emergency room nurse Jewell Lites shared...

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06.06.2022
Article

Improve Workplace Safety With These 4 Tips

LHA Workers' Compensation Trust Fund members received Workplace Safety Benchmarking reports. The reports depicted results...

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05.25.2022
Claim Study

Realizing the Importance of Patient Fall Risk Assessments

This claim study focuses on fall risk assessments and documentation issues. Organizations should have a process for post-...

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05.18.2022
Article

Congratulations to Our 2022 Funds for Safety Grant Recipients

LHA Trust Funds is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2022 Funds for Safety Grant program. We are excited to supp...

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05.09.2022
Article

Risks of Social Media in Healthcare: Establishing Guidelines

Although social media plays a large role in the healthcare delivery system, its utilization does create risks. However, t...

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04.26.2022
Claim Study

Ensuring Gym Equipment Safety & Managing Facility Risk

Healthcare facility fitness centers come with risks and exposures for claims. Following these guidelines can protect user...

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04.25.2022
Article

How the RaDonda Vaught Case Could Impact Healthcare

Adverse medication events pose a significant risk to patients, healthcare staff, and the healthcare systems. However, foc...

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