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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Prepare and communicate how emergencies will be handled during the time leading up to the closure. Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure.

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The Importance of Communication in Home Healthcare

Celayix

It’s fair to say that good communication skills are essential to most jobs. In home healthcare, prioritizing communication is crucial and should receive appropriate attention. Communication is so important in home healthcare as it ensures quality of care, and improves client experience.

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6 Reasons Nurses Get Fired: Social Media Mistakes, and More

Board Vitals - Nursing

They can include patient errors, HIPAA violations, causing undue risk for an employer, and social media mistakes. Causing Harm to Patients Malpractice is a serious offense. HIPAA is very, very, clear on that account. There are many reasons for termination; from unsubstantiated claims to legitimate events.

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Are You Eligible for Coverage Under FTCA?

Relias

For health centers, it is imperative to conduct risk management activities to prevent harm to patients and reduce medical malpractice claims. In the case of FQHCs, they have the opportunity to obtain medical malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.