By Kim Hathaway, MSN, CPHRM, CPHQ, Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management at The Doctor’s Company Identifying legal guardianship and the rights of parents can reduce risk prior to treating a minor. Treatment of a…
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Could Your Practice’s Website Reveal Your HIPAA Non-compliance?
By Dr. Danika Brinda, CEO, Planet HIPAA Did you know that your practice’s website can reveal to the world that you are out of compliance with HIPAA? A quick look around your website could reveal to a HIPAA auditor that…
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Case Study: Unethical Treatment Leads to Lawsuit and Dental Board Action
By Kim Hathaway, MSN, CPHRM, CPHQ, Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company A celebrity dentist performed excessive treatment and committed ethical violations. A 46-year-old male was evaluated by a general dentist,…
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Case Study: Documentation and Scope of Practice Issues
By David O. Hester, FASHRM, CPHRM, Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management Obtaining written and verbal informed consent and patient response to follow-up care are crucial steps to improve patient safety and mitigate risk in your practice. The…
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