Good documentation has always been recognized as a way to reduce malpractice exposure. For years, healthcare professionals have heard that “if it is not documented, it was not done.” Clear documentation reduces liability exposure in a number of ways. Good communication can prevent medical errors...
The University of California, Davis is offering a free online continuing education course to help clinicians and other healthcare providers prevent firearm injury. Training is provided by the BulletPoints Project at UC Davis, a program that teaches clinicians how to discuss the risks of firearm...
Years ago, the only choice medical staffs and hospitals had when selecting performance measures was to create their own indicators. Today, many national indicators are available to hospitals, including measurements required by The Joint Commission and CMS. However, even with the availability of...
Transparency involves open and honest communication in an effort to be accountable. In healthcare, transparency can strengthen patients’ trust in their care providers. Additionally, being transparent when medical errors occur can ultimately contribute to overall care quality and safety.
Performance indicators, also known as performance measures, are predefined competency areas in which a practitioner’s performance is evaluated. Traditionally, this evaluation has focused on clinical proficiency. Increasingly, however, organizations are expected to take a more holistic view of...
Miscommunication is more than a problem in healthcare—it’s a massive patient risk that can cause real harm. A December 2021 report published in the Journal of Patient Safety identified communication failures in 49% of medical malpractice claims between 2001 to 2011. Of those claims, 53...
