Risk Management Publications

Board Elects Dr. Stewart Shanfield to MPT Trustee Position as Dr. Andrew Sew Hoy Retires

In voting to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Andrew Sew Hoy, MD, the Mutual Protection Trust Board of Trustees has elected Stewart Shanfield, MD, to join the five-member Board.

Court Faults Hospital’s Attempt to Use Physician’s Orders as Standard of Care

A California appellate court has ruled that an expert’s declaration that a hospital followed a physician’s orders to monitor two troubled young patients was not enough to establish that the facility met its duty to a patient who claimed he was sexually assaulted by his roommate.

Medical Cannabis: Know the Latest

Many physicians feel they are not well informed about the indications, risks, benefits, and side effects of medical cannabis. Considering the inconsistency with federal and state laws and the mixed messages between legislation and government action, it is easy to see why most physicians have opted to avoid the issue until the confusion clears.

Treatment Guidelines Clearinghouse Scheduled to Shut Down

A federal official has expressed hope that healthcare researchers and professionals will continue to have some kind of substitute resource following the scheduled July 16 shutdown of the National Guidelines Clearinghouse.

Are You Taking Advantage of CAP Resources to Protect Yourself from a HIPAA Violation?

By now, you know that a HIPAA breach not only can be costly and time-consuming, but can also jeopardize your relationship with patients who trust you to safeguard their privacy. Regardless of practice size or scope, no healthcare provider is immune from being penalized for a breach.

Updated for 2018 – CAP’s Free Customizable Human Resources Manual

CAP’s Human Resources Department offers a free customizable human resources manual designed to assist you in providing appropriate office policies for the management of your employees throughout the employment cycle. This comprehensive, customizable manual is designed exclusively for medical practices and has been updated with California employment laws as of May 2018.

Fighting Hunger One Meal at a Time

On June 2, CAP and MPT board members, senior staff volunteers, and their families took part in a worthwhile cause to help fight hunger in the community at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Along with other groups of volunteers, the CAP team inspected, sorted, labeled, and packaged food to be distributed to those in need.

The Value of Ancillary Benefits

Did you know that 48 percent of employees would change jobs for more benefits? That’s half of the workforce, and certainly proof that the benefit package employers offer makes a huge difference in how they stand out with potential candidates in the marketplace (or existing employees for that matter).

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We’re Rebooting Risk E-Notes

We wanted to inform you that Risk E-Notes is being replaced by a new monthly digest, Patient Safety Advocate. As you know, Risk E Notes is a bimonthly email newsletter published by CAP’s Risk Management and Patient Safety Newsletter. Risk E-Notes has been written for independent physicians and their office staff. We know how busy you are and we know how difficult it is to keep up with the latest risk management news and trends.

CURES 2.0: Mandatory Use Begins October 2, 2018

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has certified California’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES). Effective October 2, 2018, it will become mandatory for all health care practitioners to consult and review the CURES 2.0 system prior to prescribing, ordering, administering, or furnishing a Schedule II-IV controlled substance.

Senate Bill 97 Reporting Requirements for Parkinson's Disease

Effective July 1, 2018, Senate Bill 97 creates a mandatory requirement that a health provider that diagnoses or provides treatment to a patient with Parkinson's disease must report each case of Parkinson’s disease to the California Department of Public Health.

3 Key Tactics When Supervising Advanced Healthcare Professionals: Healthcare Risk Management Week Part 2

In part 1 of our article for Healthcare Risk Management (HRM), we outlined the issues of informed consent and informed refusals and what steps to take to protect your practice. In part 2 of our article, CAP’s Risk Management and Patient Safety Department will list the strategies and safeguards to have in place when working with advanced healthcare professionals.

Informed Consent and Informed Refusals Decoded: Healthcare Risk Management Week Part 1

Healthcare Risk Management (HRM) week starts June 18, 2018. In preparation for the week, it is important to understand the role risk management plays in creating a safe and protected physician-patient relationship.

Access Online Compliance Training For a Discount

CAP is pleased to offer members compliance training through Evolve e-Learning Solutions. This platform offer members an easy to use, interactive online training system. This allows physician practices and their staff to receive quality training at the fraction of the cost of classroom training.

Take Advantage of Free HIPAA Training

Most HIPAA violations are due to human error. For this reason, the most critical thing you can do is start by training all new employees and conduct annual staff training. Every physician and practice must ensure that all staff members understand the importance of patient privacy and the seriousness and potential penalties of even one violation. This training should demonstrate an awareness of and a commitment to HIPAA compliance.

Two Important Steps to Follow When Treating Minors With Absent Parents

Envision a scenario in which an adult brings a minor into your office. During check-in, it is revealed that the minor does not live with their parents but “lives with” the adult accompanying them. The adult in question could be an aunt, a grandparent or a cousin. Having a minor “live” with them does not mean for an afternoon, weekend or while the parents are on vacation. It means the parent is actually “absent” perhaps living in another state, country or maybe in jail; therefore, the minor lives with this person.

How To Safeguard Your Practice When Texting

Smartphone technology has opened up a world where communication is quick and convenient and its capabilities have been fully embraced by physicians. With all these capabilities at your fingertips are you potentially violating HIPAA when texting? Here are the top ten things you can do to safeguard your practice today.

How Much Can You Charge A Patient For Medical Records?

We all know patients in California have a right to review their medical record and/or obtain a copy. It is also no surprise that healthcare providers are typically allowed to charge a fee for this service. However, with all the different rules and exceptions, copying fees can be confusing.

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