Rapid Risk Review

This episode covers the critical issue of workplace violence in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of training, proactive de-escalation techniques, and understanding patient stressors. Claude Howard Jr. shares insights from his extensive experience in law enforcement and healthcare, highlighting strategies for engaging with patients and collaborating with security and law enforcement to create...

In this episode, we explore the delicate process of ending the physician-patient relationship with professionalism, empathy, and a focus on minimizing risks. From understanding the legal and ethical considerations to crafting termination letters, we’ll guide you through best practices for ensuring a smooth transition of care. We also tackle unique scenarios, such as handling non-compliant patients...

In this episode of the Rapid Risk Review podcast, the Risk Management team from ProAssurance discusses the most common risk management issues faced by healthcare professionals in 2024. They delve into the data collected from their helpline, highlighting key areas such as patient complaints, HIPAA compliance, and the complexities surrounding patient termination. The conversation emphasizes the impo...

This episode of the Rapid Risk Review Podcast delves into GLP-1 agonists, a class of medications that have gained popularity for diabetes and weight management. The discussion covers the risks associated with prescribing these medications, including on-label and off-label uses, the role of compounding pharmacies, and the importance of shared decision-making between healthcare providers and patient...

In this episode, host Brad Byrne interviews attorney Brian Whitelaw about the risks of text messaging in healthcare and the potential legal implications. They discuss the use of text messaging between providers and patients, the need for patient consent, and the technical and practical considerations. They also highlight real-life examples of how text messaging can impact a trial and the importanc...

This episode of ProAssurance's "Rapid Risk Review" podcast delves into the rapidly expanding roles of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and the associated risk management challenges. Host Brad Byrne, joined by senior risk consultants Wendy Alderman and Kelly Riedl, explores the significant growth in APP utilization, particularly Physician Assistants (PAs) and Advanced Practice Regis...

ProAssurance Risk Management professionals Michele Crum, Mary-Lynn Ryan, and Bradley Byrne discuss a range of challenges expected to arise from the physician shortage projected to impact the United States by 2034

Mallory Earley, Esq. and Joanne Simmons, RN, BSN, join host Bradley Byrne to examine several common scenarios involving the treatment of minors.