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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. If possible, provide referrals to other local healthcare providers for ongoing care. Ensure patients have access to their records to transfer their care smoothly.

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How Do I Deal When an Angry Patient Threatens to Sue?

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Consult with legal counsel: If you receive a serious threat of litigation, it’s important to seek advice from a qualified attorney. They can guide you through the legal implications and help you understand your rights and responsibilities. Regularly update them on any developments or incidents related to the hostile patient.

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The Legal Responsibilities of Nursing

Diversity Nursing

Nursing is a multifaceted profession that requires strong clinical skills, excellent problem-solving, top-notch communication skills, and a deep understanding of the legal obligations and implications of Nursing practice. Here are some of the legal aspects of Nursing to know and understand.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Communication Gaps: In a fast-paced environment, staff might miss updates about policy changes or scheduling revisions. Clear, real-time communication is key. Enhancing Communication and Transparency Modern scheduling systems often come with mobile apps or web portals that allow staff to view their shifts in real time.

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

Additionally, using secure communication channels for transmitting patient information ensures that data is protected during exchanges. By following these steps, you can maintain ethical standards and safeguard your practice against legal issues. Adhering to these HIPAA regulations protects patient data from breaches.

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Collaboration Between Acute Care and Rehab Hospitals Drives Down Readmissions in Stroke Patients

Consult QD

A model for collaboration among teams The new post-stroke discharge program is based on basic tenets of good patient care: knowledge sharing, collaboration and communication. “It Man, who serves as Medical Director of the Stroke Center at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital.

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End-of-Life Care Principles Training

American Medical Compliance

Tools for the Best Quality Care Interprofessional care requires efficient communication between team members, which can be expedited through the use of communication tools like Milestones Communication Approach and SBAR.