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Implementing Patient-Centered Care in Medical Practice

WEBIn 2001, the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine) first published its list of six measures for quality care: safe, effective, patient-centered, …

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Promote Health Equity: Opportunities for Physicians

WEBTo promote health equity, the CDC recommends healthcare organizations: facilitate access to chronic disease management; provide patient support in the form of …

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Health Literacy and Cultural Competence Impact Patient Care

WEBThe Impacts of Health Literacy and Cultural Competence on Patient Care. Effective communication is vital to both healthcare quality and patient safety. In fact, …

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Promoting a Positive Work Environment for Healthcare Employees

WEBA survey by Mental Health America indicates that 93% of healthcare workers are stressed, 86% experience anxiety and more than 70% feel frustration, exhaustion, …

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Addressing Stigmatized Conditions in Patient Encounters

WEBStigma associated with certain health conditions may cause patients to withhold personal, relevant health information from physicians. Such scenarios are not …

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Text Messaging in Healthcare: Benefits and Risks

WEBThe Benefits and Risks of Text Messaging in Healthcare. To optimize patient communications, hospitals and healthcare facilities are harnessing the convenience and …

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Documenting Patient Interactions Properly

WEBThe Importance of Properly Documenting Patient Interactions. Since proper documentation of clinical interactions is critical for both patient safety and provider …

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Healthcare Professionals’ Immunity Expanded in New York

WEBOn March 23, 2020, New York’s Governor issued Executive Order 202.10, which temporarily modified these Good Samaritan laws to provide qualified immunity to …

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ECRI’s 2021 List of Technology Hazards in Healthcare

WEBThe Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) released its 2021 list of technology hazards to help healthcare facilities effectively manage risks involving the …

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"Copy and Paste" in the EHR: How to Protect Yourself from Risk

WEBTo reduce the risks associated with the copy and paste function in the EHR, MLMIC recommends the following: Develop a comprehensive policy and procedure for …

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Immunity From Liability for Healthcare Professionals

WEBOn April 2, 2020, New York passed legislation, entitled “Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act,” (the “Act”) that provides comprehensive immunity from liability to …

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Handling Unruly Patients: Guidance & Support from MLMIC

WEBMake an effort to understand the patient’s perspective. Allow the patient to express their emotional needs. Avoid defensive posturing and keep the focus on the …

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Medical Supply Shortage Impacts Healthcare Facilities

WEBMedical supplies and devices are among the wide variety of products affected by the nationwide supply shortage. The deficit, largely attributed to disruptions …

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Destroying Paper Medical Records and Imaging: Best Practices

WEBThe most secure way to destroy imaging is to hire a professional service. As with paper records, you will need a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement and a …

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Guidance for Granting Medical Immunization Exemptions

WEBBy providing clear, evidence-based guidance to physicians regarding when immunization may be detrimental to a child’s health, this emergency regulation will help …

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Malpractice Insurance for Physicians in NY MLMIC

WEBMLMIC Excellus Credentialed Physician Insurance Program (ECPIP) discount – 12% savings offered to qualified Excellus Health Plan, Inc., credentialed providers. Waiver of …

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Risk Management Strategies to Prevent Liability Claims

WEBIn litigation, the medical record will be reviewed by both the plaintiff and defense counsel, as well as experts, to determine the merits of a case and prove or …

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Risks of Cell Phone Use in Healthcare Settings

WEBHealthcare providers live and work in a world where cell phones have become a way of life. However, the personal use of cell phones poses a significant risk …

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WEBThe Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act ("EDTPA"), which provides qualified immunity from civil and criminal liability to medical professionals and medical facilities, …

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Tip #11: Using Chaperones During Physical Examinations

WEBwww.mlmic.com. Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | (212) 576-9800 | (800) 275-6564. New York, NY | Latham, NY | Syracuse, NY | East Meadow, NY | Buffalo, NY. Tip …

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Tip #17: Communicating with Low Health Literacy Patients

WEBReprinted with permission from Dateline, published by MLMIC, 2 Park Avenue, Room 2500, New York, NY 10016. All Rights Reserved. No part may be reproduced or

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