Tag - risk management

How to Protect Your Organization When Using Locum Tenens Physicians

January 2nd, 2014 Managing risk within any healthcare organization is a high priority and an ongoing process. One malpractice claim can cost a hospital dearly in dollars, time, and reputation. Using locum tenens physicians should not increase your risk of liability if you follow these simple steps.

Is Using Locum Tenens Risky Business?

October 8th, 2013 Some facilities are nervous to use locum tenens for the first time. But is it really that risky? We address concerns about patient care, cost and malpractice you may have when hiring these providers.

Locums as a Strategic Bridge

April 20th, 2011 Sometimes jockeying for midfield is a highly successful strategy. In a recent Editor's Corner for Fierce Practice Management, Deb Beaulieu gives pointers for medical practices to meet re-entering physicians half-way...

Increasing "Risknowledge" in Organizations

August 11th, 2010 Risknowledge: Employing appropriate resources to anticipate and quantify the effect of adverse events upon day-to-day and long-term operations then turning that experience into a foundation for greater business opportunity...

Risk Management: Protecting Your Organization When Using Locum Tenens Physicians

August 6th, 2010 Managing risk within any healthcare organization is, by necessity, a high priority and an ongoing process. One malpractice claim—or even the threat of a claim—can cost a hospital or medical practice dearly in dollars, time, and reputation. Using locum tenens physicians should not increase your risk of liability, if you follow the simple steps outlined in this article.