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From all of us at Med-IQ, we wish you a season filled with peace, joy, and good health. We thank you for your commitment to advancing healthcare excellence and patient safety, and look forward to supporting your goals in 2026!
Have a safe and wonderful holiday, and a happy new year!
December 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: Healthcare workers face 6x higher rates of workplace violence than workers in other industries.

It’s time to make safety part of the culture.

Read our latest blog on prevention + de-escalation: link.med-iq.com/vyNiJR

#HealthcareSafety #PatientSafety #RiskManagement
Title: Workplace Violence in Healthcare: A Growing Crisis Visual concept: same image as on blog or similar? https://www.med-iq.com/workplace-violence-in-healthcare-a-growing-concern/ Copy: Healthcare and social services account for more than 70% of all workplace violence injuries in private industry. Copy: Behind every statistic is a caregiver’s story: • Injuries and emotional trauma • Rising burnout and turnover • Eroding morale and safety culture Copy: Addressing workplace violence requires organizational commitment. • Establish prevention policies • Provide ongoing de-escalation and conflict training • Promote a culture of safety and reporting
December 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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In our latest #HP360 episode, host Geri Amori speaks with special guests about the intersection of ethics and the law, including conflicting priorities, policies and procedures, and more. Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1984780/epis...

#PatientSafety #HospitalPolicyMatters #HealthcareEthics
December 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: Diagnostic errors harm 250,000 patients and cause 40,000 deaths each year. Read how training, teamwork, and reflection can improve diagnostic accuracy.

Read the full blog: link.med-iq.com/nVI1zE

#DiagnosticAccuracy #PatientSafety #HealthcareSafety
Diagnostic Error: One of Healthcare’s Most Urgent Challenges Visual concept: X-ray overlay or clinician reviewing test results thoughtfully. Each year in the US, diagnostic errors harm an estimated 250,000 patients and contribute to 40,000 deaths. Cognitive bias plays a major role in misdiagnosis. More than 50% of outpatient diagnostic errors involve reasoning pitfalls such as: • Premature closure—accepting a diagnosis too soon • Anchoring—fixating on first impressions These errors are often related to time pressure, fatigue, or uncertainty.[ Improving diagnostic safety requires more than system fixes; it involves: ✅ Training in cognitive debiasing and reasoning ✅ Engaging patients as diagnostic partners ✅ Implementing collaborative, team-based approaches ✅ Using reflective practices and structured feedback Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of safe care. Connect With Med-IQ at the IHI Forum, Dec 7-10, 2025 in Anaheim, CA
December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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We're at #IHIForum!
Visit Med-IQ at booth 632 to share your risk management goals and learn how we can partner to support your organization.
Discover how Med-IQ’s 20 years of risk expertise with 67,000+ clinicians can help you turn challenges into excellence.
#RiskManagement #PatientSafety #MedEd
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Live CME/CE Webinar 12/9 at 12 pm ET—Clinical Practice Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Legal and Policy Updates
Learn about major provisions that affect HCPs, how Medicaid enrollment compliance requirements may affect patient access, and more. Register now ➡️ link.med-iq.com/yudCDZ
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: Obstetric emergencies are the #1 source of EMTALA violations.
✅Perform screening exams
✅Stabilize before transfer
✅Document every step, every risk, every consent

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#PatientSafety #EMTALACompliance
Obstetric Emergencies Are the #1 Source of EMTALA Violations EMTALA compliance means ensuring equity and safety for all emergency patients. Obstetric Emergencies—Hiding in Plain Sight - Nearly 1 in 6 EMTALA settlements involve OB emergencies. - Most commonly cited: incomplete screening, lack of stabilization, and poorly documented transfers. - OB units are legally considered dedicated EDs—so EMTALA applies in full. Must-Do Clinical Practices - Perform a complete medical screening exam for mother and fetus. - Stabilize patients to your hospital’s capability. - Thoroughly record transfer decisions with risks, benefits, and required signatures. Strengthen Communication and Protocols - Use clear, standardized checklists and protocols for every OB transfer. - Direct nurse-to-nurse and physician-to-physician handoffs reduce errors and risks. - Confirm transfer acceptance before departure and send complete records.
December 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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We're here at #CCF2025!
Visit Med-IQ to discuss how we can help you reach your #RiskManagement goals in the new year.

Discover how Med-IQ’s 20 years of risk expertise with 67,000+ clinicians can help you turn challenges into excellence. Set up a meeting with us: [email protected].
December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: Limited English proficiency = higher risk, poorer outcomes, lower trust. Interpreter use isn’t optional—it’s essential to safety and equity.

Read our blog: link.med-iq.com/xO0DQk

#HealthcareEquity #LanguageAccess #PatientSafety
Title: Equity Starts With Understanding: Communication Is Care Subtitle: Language barriers can lead to misdiagnosis, procedural errors, longer hospital stays, and lower patient satisfaction. Why It Matters Patients with limited English proficiency represent 8% of the US population, a figure that is expected to increase. Limited interpretation access raises risks of adverse events and costlier care. A “language barrier premium” exists, which refers to the financial and clinical cost of communication breakdowns. Breaking Down Barriers Speak directly to the patient, not to the interpreter. Use clear, plain language and confirm understanding. Document interpreter use, including name and method. Avoid relying on family members to translate—it's not compliant or safe. Cayman Captive Forum 2025
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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We’d love to see you at #CCF2025!
Visit Med-IQ to share your risk management goals and learn how we can partner to support your organization. Discover how Med-IQ’s 20 years of risk expertise with 67,000+ clinicians can help you turn challenges into excellence.
#RiskManagement #PatientSafety
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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In our latest #HP360 episode, host Geri Amori speaks with Dr. Marisha Burden, Dr. Luci K. Leykum, and Gina Symczak about ways to address & potentially reduce what has come to be known as “administrative harm.” Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1984780/epis...

#AdministrativeHarm #PatientCare
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: When law enforcement officers request blood alcohol testing, clinicians face a legal and ethical challenge.

Protect care teams and patient rights
🩺Know the law
📄Document actions
🤝Collaborate ethically

Learn more in our #freeCME webinar: link.med-iq.com/TCPYOz
Title: When patient care meets law enforcement Subtitle: Clinicians must balance rights, consent, and duty of care when law enforcement officers request blood alcohol testing. Title: “Mitchell v. Wisconsin” In 2019, the Supreme Court ruled that warrantless blood draws may be permissible in exigent circumstances, such as: - The patient is unconscious - Medical urgency requires quick action Protect care teams and patient rights: - Establish clear, discoverable policies and procedures - Consider LEO-trained staff for evidence collection - Document all interactions in the medical record - Know your state and local laws - Include legal, ethics, and risk management teams Complimentary CME/CE available on demand, titled Law Enforcement and Healthcare: Ethics, Evidence, and Patient Rights. When law enforcement officers are present during patient care, healthcare professionals can face tough questions: What patient information can be shared? What are your legal and ethical responsibilities? How can you protect your patients—and yourself? A defense attorney and an ethicist unpack real-world cases, clarify healthcare professionals’ obligations, and offer strategies to reduce legal and ethical risks.
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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1/22 In this #CME #MedX, @DesaiMilindY provides guidance on #oHCM, including making the diagnosis, staying up-to-date on cardiac myosin inhibitors, and addressing patients’ concerns.

Get credit: link.med-iq.com/oXPP2o
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Immigration-related fears are causing real harm to health.

Healthcare teams can make a difference:
🩺 Protect privacy
📋 Verify warrants
💻 Use telehealth

Explore ethical and legal challenges in our #freeCME webinar: link.med-iq.com/TCPYOz

#HealthcareEthics #HealthEquity
Headline: The Impact of Fear on Health Sub-head: Immigration-related fears are worsening health outcomes. Disrupted Access to Care • No-show rates among immigrant patients have risen to as high as 50%. • Many avoid clinics because they no longer perceive them as “safe spaces.” Result: worsening health and delayed treatment across age groups. What Healthcare Providers Can Do • Mark private vs public areas, verify warrants carefully, and designate trained staff. • Educate teams on HIPAA’s protections for immigration status. • Offer telehealth to reduce fear-related barriers. • Document enforcement interactions and reassure patients about privacy. Complimentary CME/CE available on demand, titled Law Enforcement and Healthcare: Ethics, Evidence, and Patient Rights. When law enforcement officers are present during patient care, healthcare professionals can face tough questions: What patient information can be shared? What are your legal and ethical responsibilities? How can you protect your patients—and yourself? A defense attorney and an ethicist unpack real-world cases, clarify healthcare professionals’ obligations, and offer strategies to reduce legal and ethical risks.
November 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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We’re at #ACG2025! View our poster in the Exhibit Hall today from 10:30 am to 4 pm, and our poster presentation at 1 pm.
How can social media be used to raise awareness about #eosinophilicesophagitis (EoE)?
October 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: Best Practices for Evaluating Patients in Police Custody.
✅Protect staff and patients
✅Know state recording laws
✅Ensure equal care for patients in custody
Explore ethical and legal challenges in our #freeCME webinar: link.med-iq.com/TCPYOz
#HealthcareEthics
Best Practice Guidelines for Evaluating Patients in Police Custody Balancing safety, ethics, and privacy in complex cases. Clinical & Legal Essentials • Safety: Ensure that staff and patients are protected—but don’t let law enforcement dictate clinical care. • Legal Compliance: Know what can be recorded, when, and where. Obtaining all parties’ consent is best practice. • Body Cameras: Understand your state’s consent laws; minimize or prohibit recording in care areas. • Neutral Assessment: Provide the same standard of care to patients in custody as to any other patient. • Document all interactions: note custody status, consent, and restraint use. • Advocate for clear institutional policies separating clinical care from law enforcement operations. • Collaborate across policy, legal, and clinical teams to reduce operational and reputational risk. Complimentary CME/CE available on demand, titled Law Enforcement and Healthcare: Ethics, Evidence, and Patient Rights. When law enforcement officers are present during patient care, healthcare professionals can face tough questions: What patient information can be shared? What are your legal and ethical responsibilities? How can you protect your patients—and yourself? A defense attorney and an ethicist unpack real-world cases, clarify healthcare professionals’ obligations, and offer strategies to reduce legal and ethical risks.
October 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Thank you to Dr. Robert Haddad for his live updates on the latest clinical data on emerging therapies for R/M #HNSCC, shared live from #ESMO25. Check out this thread for highlights.
#MedIQESMO25
October 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: Law enforcement in the ED can improve safety, but may also delay care and compromise privacy or trust. Clinicians need clear, patient-centered policies. Explore ethical and legal challenges in our #freeCME webinar: link.med-iq.com/TCPYOz

#PatientsFirst
Law Enforcement in the Emergency Department How can providers balance safety, patient rights, and legal obligations in real time? With officers’ presence, many clinicians report: • Delays in care and compromised confidentiality • Disrupted communication and patient trust • Added pressure between clinical ethics and law enforcement demands • Heightened concern for minority and marginalized patients Key Takeaways Clinical Autonomy: Patient care decisions must lead—law enforcement requests follow. Privacy & Consent: LEOs should be present only when essential for safety. Equity & Bias: Be aware of disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. Policy & Advocacy: Push for clear institutional guidelines to support both safety and patient rights. Complimentary CME/CE available on demand, titled Law Enforcement and Healthcare: Ethics, Evidence, and Patient Rights. When law enforcement officers are present during patient care, healthcare professionals can face tough questions: What patient information can be shared? What are your legal and ethical responsibilities? How can you protect your patients—and yourself? A defense attorney and an ethicist unpack real-world cases, clarify healthcare professionals’ obligations, and offer strategies to reduce legal and ethical risks.
October 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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The first 6 months are critical—early motor delay detection can change a child’s future.
Our free CME teaches you a 30-sec, 4-position exam to spot delays, refer earlier, and empower families.
Start learning: clinical.med-iq.com/activity/det...
#EarlyMotorScreening #EarlyIntervention #CME
October 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Join Us for a Live Complimentary Webinar on October 22—Beyond the Paperwork: Confronting Administrative Harm.
Explore methods to improve safety and ease the burden on healthcare professionals. Register here: link.med-iq.com/K3XBdU
October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: Clinicians deserve workflows that work! #HighlyReliableWorkflows and #BurnoutBusters can cut administrative overload and improve care.

✔️Reassess tasks

✔️Push for reforms

✔️Educate peers

Join our webinar on #AdministrativeHarm, 10/22: link.med-iq.com/K3XBdU
Workflows should work for clinicians—not the other way around. Subtitle: Studies show that involving all stakeholders in creating workflows—especially clinicians at the bedside—helps remove unnecessary tasks and increase efficiency. Workflows designed with input from all stakeholders—including leaders and frontline clinicians—help identify and remove low-value tasks, boost role clarity, and ensure efficiency without overburdening staff #BurnoutBusters: • Assess and delegate tasks • Join committees to push for reforms • Provide peer education on EHR efficiency • Advocate for workflow changes and system-level support Graphic for upcoming complimentary CME/CE Webinar on October 22nd at 12 ET: Beyond the Paperwork: Confronting Administrative Harm. Topics include: The Hidden Harm: Learn how administrative processes, while intended to help, can unintentionally create barriers that harm patients and over-burden healthcare professionals; A Growing Problem: Understand the rise of "administrative harm" and its significant impact on both patients and clinicians; Solutions for Safety: Discover key strategies to address this issue, including fostering inclusive decision making, promoting psychological safety, and building accountability for administrative choices.
October 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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We’re proud to recognize Med-IQ for their leadership as an ACCME Innovation Partner! Med-IQ is helping advance a more seamless and learner-centered CME system by supporting reliable credit reporting and promoting access to CME Passport.

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October 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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New #HP360 episode! Host Geri Amori speaks with Dr. Marisha Burden, Dr. Luci K. Leykum, and Gina Symczak about the impact of upstream administrative decisions and assigned administrative burdens on healthcare providers. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1984780/epis...

#AdministrativeHarm
October 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: Use evidence + teamwork to take #TimeBackForCare

To fight #AdministrativeHarm, health systems should:
➡️Streamline and standardize workflows
➡️Engage in data-driven improvement

10/22 Join our admin harm webinar: link.med-iq.com/K3XBdU

#CutTheClericalClutter
#RiskTipTuesday Use evidence + teamwork to take #TimeBackForCare. Subtitle: This is #AdministrativeHarm—nonclinical tasks that delay care and impact outcomes How can teams #CutTheClericalClutter? Streamline and standardize workflows—identify high-burden tasks and automate where possible Use data to monitor delays, time lost, and missed care events Take #TimeBackForCare: Advocate for tech upgrades, policy change, and evidence-based work design—gain back time for patients and reduce clinician burnout Graphic for upcoming complimentary CME/CE Webinar on October 22nd at 12 ET: Beyond the Paperwork: Confronting Administrative Harm. Topics include: The Hidden Harm: Learn how administrative processes, while intended to help, can unintentionally create barriers that harm patients and over-burden healthcare professionals; A Growing Problem: Understand the rise of "administrative harm" and its significant impact on both patients and clinicians; Solutions for Safety: Discover key strategies to address this issue, including fostering inclusive decision making, promoting psychological safety, and building accountability for administrative choices.
October 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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#RiskTipTuesday: #AdministrativeHarm drains time, delays care, and fuels burnout. Evidence points to solutions:

✅ Relational coordination (huddles + real-time updates)

✅ Sensemaking practices during rounds

Join our webinar on admin harm, 10/22: link.med-iq.com/K3XBdU
Graphic with headline 'Risk Tip Tuesday' and the message: Reducing Administrative Harm. Subtitle of “Evidence-based solutions: align tasks, technology, staffing, and compliance with patient care.” Risk Tip Tuesday graphic with checklist: Invest in relational coordination through brief huddles, real-time updates, respect across roles; Use sensemaking on rounds by summarizing status, clarifying uncertainties, aligning next steps. Subtitle of “Strengthening connection reduces delays, improves outcomes, and builds equity across teams.” Graphic for upcoming complimentary CME/CE Webinar on October 22nd at 12 ET: Beyond the Paperwork: Confronting Administrative Harm. Topics include: The Hidden Harm: Learn how administrative processes, while intended to help, can unintentionally create barriers that harm patients and over-burden healthcare professionals; A Growing Problem: Understand the rise of "administrative harm" and its significant impact on both patients and clinicians; Solutions for Safety: Discover key strategies to address this issue, including fostering inclusive decision making, promoting psychological safety, and building accountability for administrative choices.
September 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM