CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
As one of the nation’s leading providers of professional liability
insurance for healthcare providers and organizations, CNA HealthPro
understands the importance of patient safety and risk management in the
evolving world of healthcare. CNA HealthPro researches and analyzes
healthcare liability trends to create resources to help its clients
manage a variety of healthcare risks.
The most recent published resources focus on how aging services
providers may be able to reduce risk by managing depressive disorders
and standardizing wound photography practices. As described below, these
publications – including numerous client bulletins and risk management
tools that highlight emerging issues and trends in the healthcare
industry - may be accessed at www.cna.com/riskcontrol
under “Client Materials,” click “Healthcare.”
AlertBulletin® entitled,"Photographic
Wound Documentation: Digital Imaging Guidelines Help Minimize Exposure,”
provides tips for establishing consistency in such areas as photographer
training and authorization, equipment selection, imaging technique and
photo storage that can translate into clearer images, more organized and
secure records, and reduced liability exposure.
CareFully Speaking® entitled, "Depression
Management: Early Detection and Individualized Treatment Reduce
Suffering and Risk,” is intended to help aging services providers
develop and maintain a thorough, well-coordinated system for the
prevention, screening and management of depressive disorders.
Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the country’s
seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th
largest property and casualty company. CNA’s insurance products include
standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other
property and casualty coverages. CNA's services include risk management,
information services, underwriting, risk control and claims
administration. For more information, please visit CNA at www.cna.com.
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