8 Malpractice Insurance Terms Every Medical Professional Should Know
Regardless of your area of practice, all healthcare providers have one thing in common: the need for malpractice insurance, also known as professional liability. This safeguards you against claims filed by your patients and can ensure the longevity of your practice. Arming yourself with knowledge of this insurance can help you proactively choose the terms…
Read MoreCelebrate National Student Nurse Day on May 8
Why pursue a career in nursing? Ask a nursing student, and they’ll likely talk about a chance to make a tangible, positive difference in people’s lives. In addition to doing good, however, a nursing career also offers many practical occupational benefits. Nurses enjoy a relatively quick path to entering the healthcare workforce, flexible educational opportunities,…
Read MoreNational Nurses Week: Celebrate May 6-12
The past year has been especially challenging for many nurses, who bravely and selflessly stepped up to help manage the coronavirus pandemic. Nurses serve as frontline healthcare providers who dedicate their lives to the care of others, working to save lives and improve people’s wellbeing. At least once a year, nurses get the recognition they…
Read MoreWhy Nursing Students Need their Own Professional Liability Policy
For people interested in a career in healthcare, nursing offers many advantages. Registered nurses get the opportunity to directly help people and improve their lives while earning competitive salaries. Nurses are also in high demand, with the job outlook expected to grow by 7% in the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.…
Read MoreSupporting Providers in the Age of Telehealth
It’s a Matter of Experience Before the age of COVID-19, telehealth technologies were sparsely used and akin to “another cool development” for most healthcare providers. Lovers of technology may have been fascinated with the potential of telehealth while old-schoolers preferred to keep things just the way they’ve worked for years. Medicare, Medicaid and insurance companies…
Read MoreWhat Is and Isn’t Covered by Malpractice Insurance?
As a healthcare practitioner, an owner of a medical practice or a medical staffing company, you’re likely well aware of the harm that results from claims of medical malpractice. If you’re considering obtaining a malpractice insurance policy, or are confused why exactly your state has laws requiring it, chances are you’re wondering, “What does malpractice…
Read MoreHelping Hesitant Patients Embrace Telehealth
Focus on Understanding and Addressing the Underlying Issues In a world that’s constantly focused on embracing technology and using it to run our lives faster and more efficiently, telehealth services seem to fit right in. Instead of spending hours driving to a doctor’s appointment and sitting in a waiting room, you can just initiate a…
Read MoreGI Nurses and Associates Week: Highlight A GI Nurse Hero March 21-27
Gastroenterology nurses have extraordinary “Super-Powers.” They can diagnose a GI bleed and C.Diff. with just a slight whiff of the nose! Although the GI nurse profession may not always be a glamorous one, with the increased incidences of GI cancers and GI tract issues, it is highly in demand. This Year’s Theme is Honoring and…
Read MoreWhat Malpractice Risks Do GI Nurses Face?
Gastroenterology nurses are being granted more and more autonomy in their nursing every day. Some GI nurses can perform endoscopies and Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT). With great responsibility also comes greater risk. It’s important for every GI nurse to understand their scope and standards of practice to avoid any negligent occurrences that can potentially cause…
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