Elderly Black Nurse Faces Legal Battle Amidst Racial Disparities in Minnesota Justice System In a disheartening case highlighting the challenges of racial disparities in the legal system, Sybil Garbow, a 72-year-old Black nurse, has been sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to pay over $51,000 in restitution after being found guilty of felony […]
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, entrusted with patients’ well-being and their profession’s integrity. Beyond their clinical expertise, nurses must also be well-versed in the legal aspects of their roles. Understanding their legal rights and the implications of arrests and convictions is a wise choice and an essential part of their professional journey. […]
In today’s digital world, protecting the privacy and security of personal data is of utmost importance. As a healthcare professional, your website serves as a gateway to your practice, making it crucial to prioritize data privacy. This newsletter will explore why data privacy tools are essential for safeguarding your practice and ensuring compliance with applicable […]
Are you a healthcare professional looking to start your practice? Are you worried about the legal and compliance challenges of starting a business in the healthcare industry? Join us for a webinar to teach you how to start a legally sound, sustainable, and profitable healthcare business. In this webinar, you will learn: Choosing the Right […]
Are you passionate about healthcare and want to help connect talented medical professionals with facilities needing staffing solutions? Starting a healthcare staffing agency may be the perfect business venture for you. Healthcare staffing agencies provide a vital service to healthcare facilities by connecting them with qualified medical professionals, such as nurses, physicians, and therapists.Whether you’re […]
Ketamine was traditionally only approved by the FDA for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Studies have shown that it has great potential for patients suffering from major depression, leading the FDA to approve ketamine, a nasal spray derived from ketamine, for major depression. The DEA has since listed Ketamine as a Schedule III drug […]
The scariest thing you can experience is a letter or call alerting you that you have been reported to the Board of Nursing. If you have been reported to the Board, taking prompt and appropriate action to protect your nursing license and professional reputation is essential. Take a deep breath and understand that you will […]
In 2021, the U.S. saw an increase in the prosecution of healthcare fraud schemes from the Department of Justice (DOJ). Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, efforts are increasing in the investigation, arrest, and eventual guilty verdict and plea of those individuals and organizations defrauding the system for personal gain. The following two case summaries detail […]
What’s Going On? On October 28, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released some information on an emergency temporary standard (ETS), which has been commonly called the Vax-Or-Test Rule. Anticipation was looming until the full report was published on November 5, 2021. A core component of this release was a requirement that […]
