OUM Chiropractor Insights

De-Escalation in Healthcare: Preventing Workplace Violence and Mitigating Risk

May 12, 2025 1:29:01 PM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist posted in Risk Management

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Workplace violence in healthcare settings is on the rise, putting providers at risk physically, emotionally, and legally. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), healthcare workers are five times more likely to experience workplace violence than workers in other industries. For chiropractors, this presents not only a safety concern, but a risk management priority. Implementing strong de-escalation techniques can protect staff, improve patient care, and reduce liability.

The Growing Threat of Workplace Violence in Healthcare
Healthcare environments are particularly vulnerable to aggression and violence. Contributing factors may include:

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Strategies for Patient Retention

Apr 14, 2025 12:54:26 PM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist posted in Practice Management

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To have a thriving practice, you must have patients. While it is great to get new patients, it is important to focus on retaining established patients, too. If you create loyal patients, they not only return to your office for appointments, but they promote your practice to their friends and family which is great for business.

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You Just Received a Negative Online Review… Now What?

Apr 14, 2025 12:51:53 PM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist posted in Practice Management

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All healthcare professionals like to receive positive online reviews. It’s a great way to let people know about you and the exceptional care you provide. Which, in turn, can help send new patients your way. 

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Chiropractic Treatment of Sports-Related Injuries

Mar 12, 2025 9:28:12 AM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist posted in Risk Management

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In the United States alone, approximately 8.6 million sports-related injuries are reported each year. All types of sports have a potential for injury, whether from the trauma of contact with other players or from overuse or misuse of a body part. By far, the most common injuries are sprains and strains.

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The Role of Informed Consent in Patient Care and Medical Liability

Mar 10, 2025 2:53:25 PM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist posted in Risk Management

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As a doctor, you use your knowledge, experience, and medical judgment to determine the best course of treatment for your patient. However, adult patients with decision-making capacity have the right to choose or refuse to follow your treatment plan.

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So, Your Chiropractic Practice is Growing? What to Keep in Mind for Patient Selection

Feb 10, 2025 2:23:12 PM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist posted in Practice Management, Claims

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Patients are important for chiropractors. They allow the chiropractor to keep a steady stream of new patients and inject meaning into their practice as they help relieve symptoms for individuals in their community. Of course, patients also keep the clinic running profitably and allow the clinic to expand patient services. Retaining patients is important, too, for gauging success metrics like patient satisfaction and referral sources.

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Practicing Culturally Competent Healthcare

Feb 6, 2025 1:48:52 PM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist posted in Practice Management

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The Need for Fairness in Healthcare
In a perfect world, healthcare access and provision would be fair for all people, regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, geographic location, language, age, disability, and other variables. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. To help address disparities in healthcare and improve patient outcomes, here is some guidance for practicing patient-centered and culturally competent healthcare. 

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Chiropractic Care and Cardiovascular Disease – A Risk Management Perspective

Jan 22, 2025 1:55:37 PM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist posted in Risk Management

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Traditional treatment for cardiovascular disease often involves dietary and lifestyle changes, medication, or invasive procedures.

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HIPAA Reminders for 2025: Cybersecurity & Reproductive Health Privacy

Jan 7, 2025 11:44:20 AM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist posted in Compliance

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Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare under HIPAA

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Solo Dental Practice Hit with $70,000 Penalty for Violation of the HIPAA Right of Access Rule

Dec 4, 2024 1:01:24 PM / by OUM Risk Management Specialist

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You might be wondering what a dental practice has to do with chiropractic medicine. Well, unfortunately, your chiropractic practice could be just as vulnerable to a HIPAA violation as any other healthcare practice. This recent case illustrates the devastating repercussions of failing to comply with the HIPAA Right of Access Rules. Read below to find out how this happened.

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