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Legal Responsibilities of Nurses in Medication Administration 

American Medical Compliance

Nurses must: Administer medications as prescribed Monitor for side effects Document properly Report any errors promptly Healthcare providers must also ensure their nurses are licensed and aware of their states regulations. Informed Consent Before giving any medication, patients have the legal right to understand what theyre receiving.

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HIPAA Consent Form: An Essential Tool in Preserving Patient Privacy

Compliancy Group

Failure to get informed consent can have dire consequences for your organization. Furthermore, a doctor using or sharing PHI without proper authorization can be liable for malpractice simply for breaching the principle of informed consent. HIPAA Photo Consent Form Not all PHI use is related to treatment.

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What Are the Main Types of Healthcare Incidents?

MedTrainer

An incident report is thorough documentation of the incident , including all relevant details that caused it and any outcomes that stemmed from it. The key to a good incident report is completeness and accuracy, and that means documenting as much information as possible. What Is an Incident Report? There were 45.9

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Keep in mind coding and documentation is extremely important for psychiatric services – consider registering for the Psychiatric Compliance – coding & documentation short course offered by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance. Obtaining informed consent with your patient is typically done before the first appointment.

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Health Provider News – February 10, 2023

Hall Render

over Claims Practices Where things stand in Central California 1 month after a community hospital’s closure California hospital names Kelly Linden CEO Upcoming California health bills to watch, including a conversation with Rep.

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Key Aspects of Medical Record Organization

Med League

Whether you are pursuing a personal injury claim, medical malpractice lawsuit, or worker’s compensation case, the way medical records are organized can significantly impact the outcome of your lawsuit. Important information may be overlooked, and this could lead to incorrect assumptions or conclusions.

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Medical Malpractice Cases due to Healthcare Communication Breakdowns

Med League

Medical malpractice claims in healthcare communication breakdowns are common and can result in serious harm to patients. Communication is a critical component of healthcare, as it involves conveying information accurately and effectively among healthcare providers, patients, and their families.