Risks of Abbreviations in Nurse Charting
Using abbreviations may seem like a real time-saver during documentation, especially for nurses trying to put down patient information quickly. However, using abbreviations may put you and your patient at risk if it’s not done correctly. In fact, abbreviations are more often than not likely to cause collateral damages both professionally and legally than actually…
Read MoreNurses and The Good Samaritan Law
During a series of June 2020 protests in Denver, a group of volunteers assembled to treat injuries caused by tear gas, stun grenades, and rubber bullets. The helpers included various off-duty medical professionals, including nurses. Several volunteers recount being injured while caring for victims. There are countless similar stories of witnesses voluntarily providing emergency care.…
Read MoreCyber Liability and HIPAA Compliance
Every day the world becomes more digitized as we move more and more data into the cloud. All industries gain efficiency, automation and increased performance. This is especially true in healthcare where patient records have become more accessible to providers, allowing them to give us better care and improve health outcomes. We welcome the efficiency…
Read MoreCost of a HIPAA Violation
Patients share critical health related information with caregivers and health organizations with the belief that their data will be kept confidential. Any breach of data confidentiality can lead to critical patient information being leaked to unwanted sources and can cause people to lose trust in their health provider. The HIPAA privacy rule was enacted in…
Read MoreSmall Business and Cloud Storage: Is Your Data Secure?
In today’s highly competitive environment, businesses compete to provide the best, most secure customer experience possible. That explains why they are always on the lookout for detailed customer insights to optimize both consumer and business potentials. Digital innovations such as cloud system technology systematically organize data for maximum reach and performance; and is increasingly the…
Read MoreSocial Engineering: 7 Common Red Flags
Most of us believe we now have enough awareness to avoid opening sketchy emails or clicking on dubious links. But the truth is cyber-attacks and phishing scams have become much more sophisticated. Your employees may be immune to requests for money from a Nigerian prince, but are they in tune enough to take a closer…
Read MorePay as You Go Insurance for Healthcare Professionals
From nurses to doctors to dentists, healthcare professionals are tasked with the wellbeing of every patient in their care. However, as a health care provider, working in healthcare does not come without its risks, risks that can result in injury, ill health, or even death. Medical negligence is one of the leading causes of death…
Read MoreYou Have Your Physician Assistant’s License: Now What?
To become a physician assistant, you had to go through a tremendous amount of work. Before you could get your licensing, you needed to go through years of schooling, clinicals, and countless nights studying for the licensure examination. Once you have passed your exam and gotten your physician assistant license, it’s time to start your…
Read MorePhysician Assistant Malpractice Coverage: A Practical Guide
As a physician assistant, one of your responsibilities is to work closely with patients and doctors to determine the best course of treatment. In many situations, you’re left entirely to your own devices to diagnose and medicate the patient properly. It’s a job with heavy responsibilities, and PAs are rewarded handsomely with a high salary…
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