Healthcare Risk Management – January 1, 1999
January 1, 1999
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Salesman in OR leads to state fine, lawsuits after patient death
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More than 12 violations cited; Ethicon denies claims
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Visitor’s involvement fundamental to lawsuit
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Most hospitals allow salespeople in the OR
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Ethics can coexist with corporate compliance
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Consider these tips from ethics, compliance officer
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Joint Commission addresses confidentiality
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Joint Commission, NCQA call for more privacy protections
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Major changes likely from feds next year
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Outpatient clinics may hold hidden exposures
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New baby tags help thwart kidnappings, switching
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Telemedicine increasing liability exposures