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Right of Access Settlements Yield Lessons, Insight on OCR Approach
With nearly 20 settlements so far, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is showing its determination to protect patients’ rights to obtain their medical records from healthcare entities. OCR announced its Right of Access Initiative in 2019 and vowed to “vigorously enforce” patients’ right to access their medical records. OCR continues investigating allegations of improper delays that potentially violated the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s right of access requirements (45 C.F.R. § 164.524). -
Verdict Upheld in Medical Malpractice Trial Despite Juror Bias
This case provides two meaningful lessons about medical malpractice jury trials and related expert witness testimony. -
Damages Award Increased to Reflect Pain and Suffering from Feeding Tube
While it always is necessary to consult with local counsel (as damages analyses can vary by state), this case suggests an expansion of the traditional concept of how courts and experts calculate pain and suffering. -
‘Total Breakdown in Communication’ Led to Settlement of Advance Directive Case
EDs can learn a lot from this particular case about how to avoid litigation for disregarding advance directives. -
Prepare for OSHA Facility Inspections
OSHA inspections require preparation for the best results. Healthcare facilities must meet certain industry-specific requirements. -
Maternal Health and Safety Improving, but More Work Is Needed
The latest report on maternal health from The Leapfrog Group shows progress on all three health measures, but there is room for improvement. A record percentage of hospitals achieved Leapfrog’s target for nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex cesarean delivery rates. -
The Effect of Antiviral Drugs on COVID-19 Outcomes and Mortality
The WHO Solidarity Trial Consortium found that remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir, and interferon regimens had “little or no effect” on relevant outcomes. -
Hospital Security Must Work Closely with Risk Management
Risk managers should work closely with hospital security directors to coordinate efforts to address workplace violence and other threats. Hospitals must balance security with welcoming the public and providing a pleasant atmosphere. -
Prone Positioning May Improve Outcomes for Patients on ECMO for Severe ARDS
In patients on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for acute respiratory distress syndrome, prone positioning is safe and feasible. Prone positioning appears to improve survival but increases length of stay. -
U.S. COVID-19 Deaths Higher than Reported
With many COVID-19 deaths unreported in the United States, researchers estimate that the actual death toll of the pandemic is closer to 1 million than the 574,043 reported from March 1, 2020, to May 3, 2021.