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What 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…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Nurse Should You Be? Check Out the Growing Field of Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology nursing may not seem glamorous, but it is incredibly fascinating. In the United States alone, approximately 60 to 70 million people are affected by digestive diseases. Worldwide in 2018, there were an estimated 4.8 million new cases of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and 3.4 million related deaths. Yes, there is an enormous need for GI…
Read More6 Risks Lab Technicians Face Without Professional Liability Insurance
Lab technicians are not commonly mentioned in discussions of professional liability insurance. But this doesn’t mean you don’t need it, especially as medical laboratories become increasingly inundated with tests due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For a single lab handling thousands of tests per year, there is tremendous potential for exposure to legal proceedings. 6 Risks…
Read MoreDo Contact Tracers Need to Protect Themselves with Professional Liability Insurance?
Of all the new terms to come out of the pandemic, one that really sticks out is contact tracers. This is a new profession adjacent to medical workers in which a person is hired to keep track of individuals who have contracted COVID-19 or who have been in contact with someone who has recently been…
Read MoreTelehealth Rules Relaxed During Pandemic
Understanding What is Currently Permitted and Reimbursed Although telehealth has been part of the healthcare landscape for years, the recent COVID-19 global pandemic has catapulted it into the limelight. Before 2020, strict rules and regulations limited the use of telehealth technologies, and Medicare, Medicaid, and many insurance companies would not reimburse for the majority of…
Read MoreTelehealth is More Than Just Video Appointments
In recent years, there’s been a convergence between technological innovation and the healthcare industry. In their effort to transition towards a value-based care model, care providers are constantly testing and trying nascent technologies to see more patients, improve the quality of care, and reduce costs. This shifting mentality towards how to approach care was slowing…
Read MorePharmacists: Which Specialty Is Right for You?
Whether you’re deep in school pursuing your PharmD, recently graduated, or currently employed as a pharmacist, it’s never too early—or too late—to pursue the job you want. Nearly 60% of pharmacists work in retail. Some find immense job satisfaction in serving the public. They love providing on-the-spot counsel, navigating insurance companies to get the best…
Read MoreSued for Malpractice: A Guide for Nurses and NPs
The content of this guide is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice. It was a routine cesarean delivery. Before the obstetrician closed the site, two nurses took a surgical sponge count and confirmed: all sponges were accounted for. The site was closed. Months later, the patient complained of tenderness…
Read MoreA Guide to Medical Director Insurance and the Costs
Medical directors play an important role in the management, coordination, and operational oversight of health-related facilities. Their goal? Ensure the delivery of quality healthcare, treatment and compliance. Yet, governing a medical facility carries significant responsibilities and risks that greatly differ from the typical liabilities medical practitioners would encounter. As a result, many of the present…
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