Prior Authorization: New Rule in Effect for Pressure Reducing Support Surfaces
February 26, 2020
Clinicians caring for Medicare beneficiaries who need pressure reducing support surfaces when discharged adapt to new prior authorization request rule.
Pressure Injuries Often Result in Serious Punitive Damages
February 12, 2020
Pressure injuries should be avoided at all costs. The costs of pressure injuries are numerous, but one area of major concern is when their existence results in a lawsuit. These suits typically allege the pressure injury was the result of poor nursing and overall care of the patient and/or resulted in a patient’s death. Jacqueline […]
Wound Photos Can Help Determine a Clinician’s Legal Liability
October 16, 2019
Find out how wound photos helped decide a case about improper administration of chemotherapy agents through an IV line that caused a wound.
Nurse Expert Witness Impacts Pressure Injury Case
August 5, 2019
In an Arizona case, a court determined if a wound care nurse expert witness could testify to the cause of a wound sustained by the plaintiff (patient).
Learn How Written Discharge Instructions Can Protect Your Practice
July 16, 2019
Accurate, complete and defensive documentation is essential in all areas of practice, and wound care nursing is no exception. Find out how written discharge instructions protected these clinicians.
How to Persuade Clinicians to Change a Wound Care Order
July 9, 2019
You must speak up about a wound care order that contradicts your knowledge and training to protect your license, reputation and financial well-being.
Should Wound Care Nurse Carry Out Off-Label Use Order?
June 3, 2019
A reader submitted a question about a physician ordering her to crush two Flagyl tablets and sprinkle them onto a patient wound. The nurse knew this was not the correct way to administer the medication. However, she is concerned that since the physician ordered this method of administration that she is obligated to follow the […]
Substandard Wound Care Can Lead to Legal Risk for Clinicians
May 20, 2019
No one wants to face lawsuits for wound care. Find out how you can mitigate your legal risk and which actions can lead to allegations.
Case Illustrates Importance of Clear Wound Care Delegation
April 12, 2019
A recent court case focuses on proper delegation of wound care for an ulcer that surgery was needed to completely heal. Find out who is liable.
Legal Issues Clinicians Should Know When Taking Wound Care Pictures
April 3, 2019
Taking wound care pictures is now common. Know the legal steps when photographing wounds and how they relate to your organization’s policies and procedures.