title: On alert. Reducing risk in the medical office.
abstract: A comprehensive review of medical office systems can decrease risk in the practice. Education and training of employees are key to this goal. When staff follow policies and protocols consistently, they help protect patients and patient rights. Checklists for front- and back-office employees can help a medical group maintain protections and deliver quality care.
authors.affiliation: wdrake@cap-mpt.com
authors.forename: Waldene
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Drake
mesh_terms: D004282:Documentation; D006123:Group Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D016365:Liability, Legal; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009817:Office Management; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012308:Risk Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States