CRICO Insights: June 2020

5 Ways to Help Non-coronavirus Patients as Care Options Evolve

A few suggestions to help guide expectations for anxious patients and family members returning for care that was postponed or delayed due to the pandemic.

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Familiarize yourself with your organization’s messaging to patients

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Respond to patients as quickly as possible

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Encourage sick or injured patients to seek care and continue treatment

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Balance communication preferences with confidentiality and liability concerns

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Plan your virtual visits—preparation and caution are needed


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Best Medical Practices Course 2020

PCPs, join us on November 7 for a day-long CME program focused on maximizing skills and minimizing risks in the primary care setting. Save the date...

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“What We’re Going Through Now is Not Normal”

What is the impact on clinicians and patient safety as COVID-19 drags thousands of doctors and nurses into front-line wards across the country to pitch in? Do you Have Your Emotional PPE?

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Failure to Double-check Blood-product Dosing Imperils Tonsillectomy Patient

An 8-year-old girl experienced a tenfold dosing error of clotting factor. What went wrong?

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Transparent Face Masks Offer Communication Solution for Hearing Impaired Patients

Clear masks—which enable patients to read lips—have been available for several years. Now, thanks to James Wiggins, BWH is broadening their availability. Lower barriers for all your patients...

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Fulfill Your Requirements with Our CME Bundles

CME Bundles are an easy way to fulfill your Massachusetts licensing requirement for Risk Management Category 1 Study. Check out bundles for Communication and Coordination and Medical Procedure Mishaps. Grab your bundle...

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