Strategies to Reduce the Risk of
Malpractice Lawsuits

In an increasingly litigious society, nurses are more frequently finding themselves facing malpractice lawsuits. NavigateNursing.org will increase your understanding of the nursing litigation environment and share risk management strategies to reduce your exposure while continuing to provide effective nursing care. 

Fact Sheet: Reducing Liability Risks for Nurses

Tip Card: 10 Tips for Reducing Liability Risks

 

 

Articles:

• RNs Should Check IVs Every 4 Hours to Avoid Malpractice
• Nurse Liability Claims Study: Implications for your Practice
  Nurses play a critical role in delivering healthcare in a wide range of clinical settings, yet nursing practice carries inherent risks. By knowing the areas within your daily practice that present the highest degree of risk exposure, you can act more effectively to prevent or minimize patient injury and financial loss. Affinity's Nurses Service Organization (NSO) and CNA HealthPro released a new Nurse Claim Study that examines the overall nursing litigation environment and provides risk control recommendations. Read more...
• Nurse Claim Study. To read the entire Nurse Claim Study go to http://nso.com/rnstudy.
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Publication: Negligence to Malpractice: The Professional Practice of Nursing is Evolving

News Item:

NSO Outstanding Nurse Search
Nurses Service Organization (NSO), a leading provider of professional liability insurance to nursing professionals, is launching the NSO Outstanding Nurse Search to share and reward the achievements and dedication of nursing professionals around the country.