Monthly Archives: June 2011

Magnet Hospitals: Indicator of Quality? Part 2

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Pat Iyer

The process of becoming designated as a Magnet hospital is an arduous one. Compliance in meeting the Magnet Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Performance must be documented. It is then decided if the organizational overview and measurement criteria … Continue reading →

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Magnet Hospitals: Indicator of Quality? Part 1

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Pat Iyer

How good is a hospital and its nursing staff? Does it have Magnet status? The Magnet Recognition Program® was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to recognize healthcare organizations that provide nursing excellence. The program also provides a … Continue reading →

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Medical errors: it only takes a moment

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Medical errors and accidents can happen in a moment, forever a life. One night last month, my husband and I were driving separately down a dark road to our house. I was ahead of him. I heard a screech of … Continue reading →

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10 Qualities of a Successful Legal Nurse Consultant

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Lots of nurses are aware of legal nurse consulting. Many have taken a course to prepare for this field. Few are successful. Here are some tips for identifying a legal nurse consultant who will be able to effectively assist you … Continue reading →

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Have you obtained ALL of the physician records?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Physician practice and clinic records can be pivotal in nursing or medical liability cases. These records may be obtained in the same way as hospital records. Nursing documentation in physician practices and clinics should follow guidelines for legally appropriate charting. … Continue reading →

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How do you evaluate a legal nurse consultant?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Every attorney uses criteria to judge the quality of the work provided by a support person such as a LNC. Here are some questions to ask as the attorney progresses in the relationship with the LNC: * Was the LNC … Continue reading →

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Facebook Jeopardizes Patient Safety

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Pat Iyer

A story in USA Today (June 8, 2011) described how Alaska Airlines provided Ipads without WiFi capability to pilots so they don’t have to carry heavy manuals. “It’s against company policy for the pilots to connect to the internet”, said … Continue reading →

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Do legal nurse consultants and paralegals understand each other?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Pat Iyer

Pat Iyer performed research that showed some surprising information about the functions of legal nurse consultants (LNCs) and paralegals. She collected data from paralegals, LNCs, and attorneys in order to define the most common activities performed by paralegals and LNCs. … Continue reading →

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