Create Your Hurricane Crisis Plan Now!

By Carrie Millar, MBA, CAE, FDA Services Agency Manager Life in sunny Florida can have many benefits; relatively warm weather year-round and access to beautiful beaches are just two upsides of living and practicing in this state. However, there also…

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…

The Facts: Electronic Cigarettes

By Tobacco Free Florida Why Doctor Intervention is Important Electronic cigarettes – also known as e-cigarettes, e-cigs, vape pens and vapes – have not been around long enough to determine their long-term health effects. Studies have found harmful chemicals in…