Risk Management News and Education

The widespread use of internet-connected consumer “smart” devices brings not only an increasing dependence on technology for daily living, but also the need to shield users’ privacy and to protect vast amounts of data collected through their use.

It’s time for your annual checkup. While making your appointment on your cell, the “virtual assistant” asks a series of questions. Based on your responses, your appointment is made. Leading into the date with your doctor, the system leaves you several reminders – “press 1 to confirm and 2 to reschedule.” 

The following information is being provided to California medical practices to assist in navigating the August 5, 2021 Order by the California Department of Public Health requiring all healthcare employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021.

CAP’s recommendations for complying with the order are as follows:

When we hear the term "informed consent," we often automatically think of an informed consent form; however, that is but one element of the informed consent process.

The following information is being provided to CAP member practices to assist in navigating the August 5, 2021 Order by the California Department of Public Health requiring all healthcare employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021.

CAP’s recommendations for complying with the order are as follows:

There have been several claims involving Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) within the last year, bringing heightened awareness to this rare, but serious illness.

On and after January 1, 2022, healthcare practitioners authorized to issue prescriptions must do so by electronic data transmission means, and pharmacies must be able to accept and process a Rx electronically transmitted.  The failure to comply with these provisions requires referral to the licensing board for administrative sanctions.

How does that old saying go? “A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down” (Mary Poppins, 1964).  When it comes to customer service, this saying rings true. 

In today’s environment, consumers want “on-demand” care. How can physicians shift from a short-term intervention to a long-term strategy? Can telehealth enhance the care you provide? How can you keep what you have but expand the services you provide?

You’ve heard of cases where scissors, retractors, forceps, sponges, and other items get left behind in patients during surgery. Considering the risk of “fuzzy math," we’ve picked up on a few things we thought would be good for all surgeons to know.