Healthcare
Are You a Culturally Competent Nurse?
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman…” This quote is taken from a speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1966 that urged legal action against hospitals that were out of compliance with the Civil Rights Act. He said, “We put the blame…
Read MoreRisks 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 MoreA Guide to Starting a Home Healthcare Business
Home healthcare is a burgeoning industry in the US and around the world. As medicine, medical technology, preemptive care, and the entire healthcare industry progresses, the greatest net gain is that more people are able to live longer, healthier lives. This also means that, as populations increase, aging populations are larger than they have ever…
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 MoreWhy Hackers Love Healthcare Data
Have you ever wondered how cyber criminals choose their targets? Vulnerable entities include government websites, medical systems, financial institutions, corporations, small businesses, and individuals. To figure out the most likely victims, we need to think like hackers. Cyber criminals ask two main questions when deciding where to strike next: How easy will it be? Criminals…
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 MoreDo Student Nurses Need Malpractice Insurance?
As a medical student or intern, you are required to complete supervised, mentored hours in a hospital or clinic to gain your license. While the specific requirements and hours can vary based on your specialization, these student programs are invaluable tools that give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the classroom…
Read MoreOuch, You Hurt Me! Do Nurse Practitioners Need Their Own Malpractice Policy?
Comprising over 100 different specializations that span hospitals to community health centers, nurse practitioners play an integral role in promoting good health and providing essential care. Much like any other licensed medical profession, nursing comes with its own potential risks, emergencies, and mistakes. Medical negligence is one of the leading causes of death in the…
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