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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services. However, aging service facilities need more staffing to meet regulatory and quality of care standards. Please explain.

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Webinar Recap: What Long-Term Care Organizations Need to Know About Misclassification Lawsuits

IntelyCare

Historically, temporary nursing staff brought in to support long-term care facilities were classified as W2 employees. Today, fueled in part by the momentum driving workers to the gig economy, long-term care providers are increasingly turning to tech-enabled platforms to fill shifts.

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Healthcare Staffing and 1099 Misclassification: Lawsuit Roundup

IntelyCare

In finding an employee relationship, the court also focused on the training, malpractice insurance, and worker’s compensation that the agency provided to its workers. Enter the 1099 nurse staffing solution.

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More Tik Tok Nurses

Empowered Nurses

This may be acceptable in long term care but what about at an emergency psychiatric facility? Should you challenge any such action, insurance will not cover your defense unless you carry your own malpractice insurance that includes professional licensing defense. Have you seen bad staffing numbers in your facility?

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Skin failure: A historical perspective

American Nurse

1980s: Kennedy lesion Fast forward to the 1980s, when Karen Lou Kennedy, a nurse practitioner in a 500-bed mid-Western long-term care facility, observed that some residents rapidly developed skin breakdown, usually on their buttocks, and died within 6 weeks to months. healthcare costs.

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10 Best Remote Nursing Jobs in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Every Nurse

They may be involved in medical malpractice cases, personal injury lawsuits, or workers’ compensation claims, providing valuable insights that help bridge the gap between medical and legal professionals. Legal nurse consultants review medical records, offer expert opinions, and assist attorneys in medical-related cases.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

These cases include medical malpractice, personal injury and long-term care litigation. They oversee long-term care plans and often develop close working relationships with their patients. Legal Nurse Consultant Average Hourly Salary (2023) $49.44 Travel Nurse Average Hourly Salary (2023) $38.47