Laura M. Cascella, MA Natural disasters, although devastating, offer opportunities to examine various aspects of disaster planning, preparedness, and response — including those related to healthcare. Specifically, several major disasters over the past decade have provided a glimpse of the many ways in which electronic health records (EHRs) are capable of transforming disaster recovery efforts

Laura M. Cascella, MA Environmental emergencies can occur at any time and any place, and they can have widespread consequences for individuals, businesses, and communities. Natural disasters, severe weather, industrial accidents, chemical and oil spills, and unintentional radiation exposure are all examples of potential environmental emergencies. History has shown society’s vulnerability to a myriad of

MedPro Group Patient Safety & Risk Solutions More than ever, people are using portable electronic devices (such as laptops, cell phones, tablets, e-readers, and other “smart” devices) as part of everyday life. This trend will no doubt continue to grow as a result of technological advances and consumer demand. Although these devices can be entertaining

Laura M. Cascella, MA A look at MedPro claims data for otolaryngology (ENT) shows that allegations related to diagnosis are not as prevalent as allegations involving surgical treatment. However, claims involving diagnosis-related allegations can be significant in terms of poor patient outcomes. These claims often involve cancer, and most of the allegations are related to