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Risk Insights: Spring Storm Safety Tips for Businesses
Monday, March 28, 2022
Spring can bring about some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on many aspects of a company’s operations. This article discusses the weather threats to watch out for during spring and measures...
Live Well, Work Well - April 2022
Monday, March 28, 2022
- Nip Seasonal Allergies in the Bud - More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. In particular, springtime allergies are an annual nuisance for many people. As plants begin to bloom and neighbors...
Legal Update: OSHA Reopens Rulemaking Record for COVID-19 Health Care Rule
Friday, March 25, 2022
Tips for Amending Electronic Health Records
Monday, March 14, 2022
Altering documentation in patient records can have serious consequences, including allegations of fraud and professional misconduct - and it also can make malpractice claims difficult to defend. Yet, mistakes happen and...
Health Care Risk Insights: Nursing Home Fire Safety
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
The health and safety of your residents should be your top priority, so it is important that your facility is proactive in ensuring that the proper fire safety precautions are in place. According to USA Today, more than...
Risk Tips: Engaging Patients to Improve Diagnosis
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Diagnostic errors are a common, yet harmful and costly issue in healthcare. They are estimated to affect 12 million Americans every year,1 and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) note...
Live Well, Work Well - March 2022
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
- Understanding Your Kidney Health - March is National Kidney Month, making it a great time to take charge of your health to lower your chances of developing kidney disease. Your kidneys filter your blood to remove...
Strategies for Reducing Polypharmacy in Senior Care
Friday, February 18, 2022
Polypharmacy is a serious concern among adults, and especially among seniors. Although polypharmacy is preventable, it is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality.1 Polypharmacy is generally defined as...
Ensuring HIPAA Compliance in Text Messaging
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Many healthcare providers and staff members find that text messaging provides quick access to the information they need to make healthcare decisions and is a convenient method for communicating with other providers and...
Cyber Update: Data Breaches Rose 68% in 2021
Thursday, February 10, 2022
- - Data Breaches Rose 68% in 2021, Hitting a New High With No Signs of Slowing - According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) annual report-which advocated for more effective laws and regulations to better...