Remove COVID-19 Remove Hospitals Remove Malpractice Remove Public Health
article thumbnail

Hospitals That Ditch Masks Risk Exposure

Bill of Health

Manta This month, New York became the latest to join the growing list of states that have ended their requirements for routine masking in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Ending routine masking in hospital settings is a dangerous move. It also exposes hospitals to the risk of liability.

Hospitals 364
article thumbnail

Here's what primary care clinicians say they need to effectively implement telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

epicenters of the COVID-19 crisis, were some of the first to feel the brunt of the disease's effects. "It made sense that all eyes were on the hospitals, because they were overwhelmed with sick patients," said Dr. Donna R. Review, revise and communicate telehealth malpractice policies.

COVID-19 198
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Need to Go Back to Basics in Patient Safety

Bill of Health

NHS England and NHS Improvement have produced some useful core principles guidance on patient communication within the context on COVID-19. ” Some NHS advice. The advice is categorized by several principles, which include “Personalised,” “Clear language,” and “Shared decision-making (SDM).”

COVID-19 272
article thumbnail

Health Provider News – June 10, 2022

Hall Render

Lawmakers introduce bill criminalizing violence, threats against hospital employees. Most hospitals failing price transparency rule. Shooting at Tulsa hospital exposes vulnerability of health care facilities. Encompass Health opens rehabilitation hospital in Cape Coral. Arkansas receives second $786.6

article thumbnail

Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Compliance Considerations for Best Outcomes Written in collaboration with the AIHC Volunteer Education Committee Delivering mental health services via telehealth has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Behavioral telehealth may also be referred to as telebehavioral health, telemental health, telepsychiatry, or telepsychology.

article thumbnail

Health Provider News – May 13, 2022

Hall Render

340B hospitals amplify loss projections as more drugmakers unveil restrictions. FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. Alabama hospitals were just ranked for safety: See how yours fared. IV contrast shortage impacting Alabama hospitals.

article thumbnail

How To Prepare for an OIG Inspection

MedTrainer

During public health emergencies or outbreaks, such as COVID-19, the OIG may inspect HHS responses and programs to assess their efficiency and effectiveness in handling urgent situations. This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations.

Fraud 98