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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to “The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition,” claims again nurse practitioners (NPs) are rising. To find out what this means and what NPs can do about it, Daily Nurse interviewed Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM, Risk Analyst, Nurses Service Organization (NSO).

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NPs and Professional Liability Insurance: Getting it Right

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is a crucial component of protecting nurse practitioners (NPs) in their practice. With more NPs practicing autonomously and an increasing number of malpractice lawsuits, insurance premiums have seen a significant increase. rise in total claims.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

Driven by the need for increased access to care and the demand for more healthcare providers, recent legislative changes now allow nurse practitioners (NPs) in certain jurisdictions to perform a broader range of services, including diagnosing and treating patients independently. of claims in 2017 to 37.1%

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Business Structures: What You Must Know…

Nurse Practitioners in Business

It is considered an informal business structure; no formal registration is required except for necessary licenses or permits. Even though a business can be passed on to a beneficiary, a new business must be established, complete with licenses and permits. It is the default structure if no other selection is made.

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have a great deal of responsibility regarding patient care, and as the healthcare landscape evolves, so do the daily risks NPs face. 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.

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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. Contact your malpractice insurance to notify them of the practice closure. The post How To Close A Practice – The Right Way appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

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Nurse Practitioner’s Prescription Results in Negligence Lawsuit

Nurse.com

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) , there are more than 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States and 96.2% When she told a friend about her symptoms, the friend suggested contacting a nurse practitioner she knows. of them prescribe medications.