How do medication errors occur? Think about the typical healthcare scene: The phone is ringing at the nurse’s station. The patients are putting on their lights asking for help. The IV pump is alarming. In the midst of this, the nurse is trying to give medications. A study showed that interrupting a nurse just once […]
Read MoreFresh from an experience exhibiting at a large attorney conference, I am newly aware of what not to do when you exhibit. You’ve spent a lot of money and time getting ready to exhibit at a conference. Don’t waste your money by decreasing your effectiveness. Here are 12 tips for exhibiting at attorney conferences. 1. […]
Read MoreLegal nurse consultants see errors that occur during a patient’s care. What are the sources of errors caused by electronic health care records safety as opposed to a healthcare provider? How do errors occur with electronic health records? Consider the impact of people, processes, technology and environment. People issues affect electronic health records safety How […]
Read MoreDo you understand the issues around the implementation of an EHR within a healthcare organization or provider practice? They can profoundly affect patient safety through electronic health records safety. Informatics knowledge will position you for a greater understanding of the scope and breadth of potential electronic health records safety errors and risks associated with an […]
Read MoreSelection of Attorney Conference Exhibiting Space Exhibiting at an attorney conferences can give a big boost to your business. Your spot on the exhibit floor can make a big difference in your traffic. When you sign up for space, you’ll typically be given a map of the booth spaces, and you will be asked to […]
Read MoreAn LNC asked me, “How do I handle attorneys who want to keep trying to get my already low price lower? Or do you just move on and don’t work with them?” Here are the characteristics of desirable attorney clients: They respect and appreciate you. They are loyal and keep returning to you for help. […]
Read MoreHow can you expand your relationship building with attorneys? Promotional Material for Relationship Building with Attorneys “I have 9 years of experience and all of my work has been through word of mouth. Would you recommend I still have a promotional package when meeting with some of the same people I’ve worked with before?” In […]
Read MoreMy preparation for being a long term care expert witness When I first became interested in becoming a long term care expert witness, I knew that I had to have ample education, and that being able to prevent long term care falls was important. I already had lots of letters after my name. I had […]
Read MoreFalls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injures in people 65-years-old and older in the United States. They can play a catastrophic role in this population. A few ounces of prevention can go a long way in the causes of falls. Effective communication among the healthcare team, patients and their families impacts patient […]
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