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Hospitals and Facilities

"Counts Are Correct": Retained Foreign Objects

You’ve heard of cases where scissors, retractors, forceps, sponges, and other items get left behind in patients during surgery. Considering the risk of “fuzzy math," we’ve picked up on a few things we thought would be good for all surgeons to know.

Essential Resources for Medical Groups, Hospitals, and Healthcare Facilities

CAPAssurance, a Risk Purchasing Group, knows the business of healthcare and invites you to take advantage of the following webinars, publications, and articles to help support your success.

 

Free On-Demand Webinars

Get easy access to important programs addressing critical topics to help reduce liability risk and manage a safe and productive operation.

The Truth Behind AB 35 and Its Impact on California Physicians

When Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 35 (AB 35) into law on May 23, 2022, it opened the door for a likely tremendous surge of medical malpractice litigation—with increasing frequency and cost—after it goes into effect on January 1, 2023.

Till Death Do Us Part: Dos and Don’ts of Signing the Certificate

One of the most important methods of mortality surveillance is through monitoring causes of death as reported on death certificates. Death certificates are registered for every death occurring in the United States, which helps provide a complete picture of mortality trends and data nationwide.

CAP COVID-19 Resource Center

CAP is committed to helping our member physicians meet the challenges that arise during the COVID-19 pandemic. To that end, CAP has launched our COVID-19 resource page, which will continually be revised with key guidance and current best practices. Among the useful resources the site currently offers are printable office signage templates, healthcare provider resources, and extensive guidance to implementing telemedicine in your practice.