Posts Tagged ‘professional liability’
Proper Handwashing for Nurses: Step-by-step Procedure, Timing, and Best Practices
Hand hygiene is the single most effective action nurses can take to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), protect patients, and reduce occupational exposure. This guide gives a clear, evidence-based hand washing procedure for nurses, answers common search queries (for example: what is the first step in the handwashing procedure?, nurse hand washing steps, 7 steps of…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Nursing Mistakes (and How to Prevent Them)
Nurses play a vital role in patient safety and outcomes. Yet even the most skilled professionals can make errors, especially under pressure. While it’s easy to think in terms of “bad nurses” or “stupid nursing mistakes,” most errors are the result of systemic challenges like understaffing, fatigue, and communication breakdowns. This article reviews the five…
Read MoreNurse Liability Insurance: 7 Reasons to Carry a Policy — Even If Your Employer Has Coverage
Nurses can face legal claims brought by patients, patient representatives, or state nursing boards. Though doctors often draw more attention in lawsuits, nurses—who handle much of the direct patient care—are also vulnerable to regulatory, civil, and even criminal proceedings. The smartest protection is your own liability policy, tailored to defend you personally. 7 Reasons to…
Read MoreMalpractice Insurance FAQs: What Is a “Retro Date”?
Malpractice insurance (sometimes called professional liability insurance) can be confusing, but as a medical professional, you need to be sure you’re getting it right. To help you, we’ve collected some of the most common questions our customers have so you can be sure you’re fully informed. Am I Required to Have Insurance? Whether medical practitioners…
Read MoreWhat Is and Isn’t Covered by Malpractice Insurance?
As a healthcare professional, your work involves making decisions that directly affect patient outcomes. Even when you provide thoughtful, competent care, misunderstandings, documentation disputes, unexpected outcomes, or allegations of negligence can still lead to complaints or legal action. That’s where malpractice insurance, also known as professional liability insurance, comes in. Many nurses, nurse practitioners, allied…
Read MoreQuestions You Can Ask Your Pharmacist Instead of Your Doctor
In today’s fast-paced world, accessing timely healthcare can be challenging. Long wait times for doctor appointments and busy schedules often leave patients seeking immediate answers to their health concerns. Fortunately, pharmacists are highly accessible healthcare professionals equipped to address many of these questions, offering guidance on medications, minor ailments, and more. Understanding the Role of…
Read MoreNOW Insurance Makes The Inc. 5000
August 13, 2024 – For the company’s first time, NOW Insurance has a earned a place on the Inc. 5000, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. NOW Insurance came in at No. 559 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, and achieved the 9th spot on insurance industry rankings. The prestigious ranking provides…
Read MoreAre You Putting Yourself at Risk as a Freelancer Without Insurance?
Given the trend of workers giving up their office jobs and daily commutes to work independently, the demand for consultant insurance has gone up exponentially. As a first-time consultant, you might wonder if you even need to be insured. The reality is insurance for freelancers (professional liability) is an essential risk mitigation tool, and should…
Read More10 Things to Avoid When Looking for Liability Insurance Online
Everyone in the healthcare space has had a rough couple of years. From staffing challenges to mental health issues and just plain burnout, our healthcare heroes have had enough pressure and stress to last a lifetime. Business owners and consultants haven’t had it much better with constant uncertainty, loss of profits and looming inflation. More…
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