CAP's Risk Management & Patient Safety Department recommends that its members check the license status of his or her staff annually, or near the time the license is scheduled to expire

With the evolution of electronic health records (EHRs), physician practices are searching for that "tickler file" solution.

All physician and caregiver offices should be migrating to an all-electronic prescription system. If physicians who use EHRs are not e-prescribing, prescriptions should be captured by scanning the paper prescription into the EHR or fully documenting the name, dose, quantity, instructions, and refill amount.  

Is your office being overwhelmed by the number of forms that patients are asking you to complete for insurance, disability, and other purposes? Many physicians are charging a fee for this service. While there is no law that prohibits charging patients for completing forms, there are factors to consider in implementing this practice.

Sometimes, offering patients a private way to voice their concerns is a fantastic way to get more information on your practice and identify things that can be improved.