Before starting any treatment on patients, medical professionals need to obtain consent. Consent is required for any treatment, from blood tests to cosmetic surgery to a major medical operation. It allows a patient to make an informed decision about the treatment that he or she is about to undergo, and to become knowledgeable about any… Read more »
Category: Business Insurance
Complying with the Duty of Candour
Health care providers have a responsibility to be honest with patients or the people acting lawfully on their behalf—particularly when something unexpected or potentially harmful happens during their care or treatment. This obligation is known as the duty of candour and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) developed detailed guidance to help you fulfil that commitment…. Read more »
Stop Slipping: How to Prevent the Most Common Cause of Workplace Injury
Whether it be a slippery surface, damaged floor coverings (e.g. a rug or carpet), improperly stored equipment or a dimly lit area, a wide variety of hazards can contribute to slips, trips and falls in the workplace. What’s more, slips and trips take the top spot as the most common cause of work-related injury across… Read more »
Fire!
Did you know that in 2013–2014 there were approximately 3,000 fires in retail and distribution premises, 2,500 fires in industrial premises and 2,200 in restaurants, bars, cafes and takeaway premises?* – That’s over 20 fires every day. Owners and occupiers of commercial premises can take some very simple steps to ensure they don’t find themselves included in those statistics, which… Read more »
What does claims made insurance mean for sonographers?
From 1st October 2017, there were significant changes in the insurance scheme for members of the Society of Radiographers (SOR). Up to that date, all members enjoyed the benefit of medical malpractice insurance within the cost of their membership fee, which included all types of ultrasound activity and most importantly, obstetric scans. The insurance was… Read more »
10 Tips to Reduce Cyber Exposure
Cyber-security threats and trends can change year over year as technology continues to advance at alarming speeds. As such, it’s critical for organisations to reassess their data protection practices at the start of each new year and make achievable cyber-security resolutions to help protect themselves from experiencing data breaches and paying costly fines under the… Read more »
Back Strain: A Workplace Risk for Every Employee
Back injuries are common in the workplace and are typically the result of a strain or sprain to back ligaments or muscles, the spinal cord, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacrum or coccyx. What’s more, you do not need to work in a labour-intensive job to experience back problems. We can all maintain back health by… Read more »
Sitting Behind a Desk Can Add 9lb to Your Waistline
Only 19 per cent of office workers are expected to not gain weight over the course of the year due to their healthy lifestyle choices, according to a new report. Unfortunately, the remaining office workers are predicted to gain an estimated 9lb. The reason for this is that, on average, office workers consume 3,295 calories… Read more »
500,000 Routers Affected by VPNFilter Malware
Recently, researchers at Talos—a cyber-intelligence unit of Cisco—warned consumers of malware (malicious software) that specifically targets networking devices. The malware, which is known as VPNFilter, impacts an estimated 500,000 routers worldwide, particularly targeting devices from the following manufacturers: Linksys MikroTik Netgear QNAP TP-Link VPNFilter Could Collect Your Information Without Your Knowledge Once on your equipment,… Read more »
Controlling Your Social Media Data
Did You Know? Fallout from the Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal and expanded user rights from the GDPR now empower you to force social media giants to delete your old, embarrassing posts. In March 2018, Facebook confirmed that a third-party app had unlawfully harvested data relating to nearly 87 million people across the globe, including 1… Read more »