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Integrity of the Healthcare Record: Best Practices for EHR

WebWith the continued advancement of electronic health records (EHRs), there is increasing concern that a potential loss of documentation integrity could lead to compromised …

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Improving the Care of Behavioral Health Patients

Webpsychiatry, mental health, security, medical ethics and patient safety convened multiple times over an eight month period. Participants openly discussed best practices for caring …

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Transitions of Care: The need for a more effective approach to

WebTelephone or in-person follow-up, support, and coordination by a case manager, social worker, nurse, or another health care provider 24-48 hours after discharge helps …

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Baker Act Basics

WebThe Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) is intended to enable a prompt return to community life using available In 1971 the Florida legislature made the first revisions in …

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Correcting Errors In the Electronic Medical Record

WebArchives. Download a PDF of the Current Issue 2015 Volume 12 Number 3 July- September

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Consent Issues for Minors in Florida

WebThe hospitals within the University of Florida Health System and the faculty and staff practicing therein face unique issues daily. The issue of whether medical consent is …

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Message from the SIP Administrator

WebThe Florida Board of Governors Self-Insurance Programs focus on providing vigorous protection to their participating health care providers while at the same time partnering …

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Golden Rules of Chart Documentation

WebGolden Rules of Chart Documentation. For those who have worked in health care a few decades, reflecting over the past often lends credence to the old saying that “the more …

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The Power of the Partnership: Engage, Enlighten and Empower

WebI think of the 3 E’s: Engage, enlighten, and empower. Engaging patients to become true partners in their health care requires a small first step, listening to the patient and to their …

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The Pivotal Role of Communication in Healthcare Reform and Risk

WebThe Health Grades study compared results of a patient satisfaction survey, the HCAHPS Survey (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Systems) with the …

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Falls in the Acute Care Setting

WebFalls in the Acute Care Setting. Falls are one of the most common adverse events leading to injury in hospitals (Krauss et al., 2007). Fall rates in acute care hospitals range from 2.3 …

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A VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES: DISCOVERY ISSUES WITH …

WebMany in health care risk management who are currently dealing with new discovery issues during the transition from hard copy charting to the adoption of an electronic medical …

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Liability Protections and Frequently Asked Questions

WebIn general, medical professional and patient general liability protection for claims and actions which arise from the acts or omissions of University of Florida/UF Health Shands, Florida …

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Legal Implications and Ethical Considerations of “Do Not …

WebHowever, if a health care provider has reason to believe that the parent’s decision to withhold care is medical neglect, it should be reported to the Florida Department of …

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MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT BEHAVIOR ISSUES, BEHAVIOR …

WebNote: In a university student health setting with students paying a fee for their student health services, dismissal of the patient may also result in a demand for reimbursement …

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Patient Safety Guidance for Electronic Health Record Downtime

WebElectronic Health Record (EHR) A computerized repository of information regarding the health of an individual. It is also a generic term for all electronic patient care systems. …

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Patient Non-Compliance— A Powerful Legal Defense

WebDocumentation of patient noncompliance can may provide a powerful defense to any lawsuit. Depending upon the comparative fault laws in your state, a plaintiff’s recovery is …

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Sovereign Immunity – A Primer For The UF Health Care Provider

WebSpecifically, UF health care providers will not be held personally liable for medical negligence if the negligent act or omission occurred while the health care provider was …

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DOH Practitioner Investigation What to Expect

WebDOH Practitioner Investigation What to Expect Gregory A. Chaires, Esq. In order to practice medicine in the state of Florida, a physician must be licensed to practice medicine by …

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Request: Insurance Verification and/or Claim History Report

WebThe below request form is available to all individuals/entities, internal or external, in need of a medical professional liability INSURANCE VERIFICATION and/or CLAIM HISTORY …

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HIV Issues for Florida Health Care Providers

Web1. Discuss and review basic facts on HIV and exposure risks to health care providers and workers. 2. Describe Florida’s HIV confidentiality and HIV testing statutes. 3. Articulate …

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