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Understanding Medical Malpractice in Delaware: A Guide for Nurses

American Nurse

Patient safety is paramount, and yet, despite best efforts, medical malpractice incidents can lead to potential legal repercussions. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice.

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Top Healthcare Career Resources Blogs of 2021

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

2021 was a big year for our blog with 70 new articles published, and as the new year begins, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on our top performing all-time publications for the year. So what were readers like you most interested to hear from us in 2021? Conclusion This wraps up the best-of articles from 2021.

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What Happens When Nurses Allegedly Fake Their Credentials

Daily Nurse

Depending on the unique facts of the case, and state law, healthcare facilities that employed these nurses could face medical malpractice actions from patients who these individuals treated. Generated March 31, 2021, using the Data Analysis Tool at [link]. There are potential liability issues on both the employer and individual sides.

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. Malpractice claim costs are on the rise. The average total incurred amount of a nurse practitioner malpractice claim has increased to $332,137 – a jump of more than 10.5%

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Healthcare Staffing and 1099 Misclassification: Lawsuit Roundup

IntelyCare

In 2021, it launched a specific initiative to address employee misclassification in residential care, nursing facilities, home health services, and other providers in the post-acute care industry. This is coming much more into focus as the DOL steps up its enforcement efforts.

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Patient Safety Goals: Why Set Them and How to Achieve Them

Nurse.com

Patient safety issues are the leading cause of malpractice suits involving nurses. An analysis by a medical liability insurer indicated that 850 of 4,634 malpractice claims closed between 2018 and 2021 involved nurses. But patient safety goals can also protect nurses. Why stick to patient safety goals?

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Opinion: ReDonda Vaught Conviction Raises Serious Concerns for Healthcare Delivery

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Does this mean personal liability (malpractice) insurance could essentially be null? Malpractice insurance protects us financially, but certainly not criminally. In 2021, after the criminal investigation was initiated, the TN Board of Nursing later revoked her nursing license in July of 2021.