News & Knowledge Policy: Impaired Health Professional Policy Number: Policy: Impaired Health Professional Effective Date: Approved By: Review Date: Revised Date: Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to define and establish a consistent and fair procedure for managing impaired health professionals. The goals of this procedure are to preserve patient safety and to support the rehabilitation of impaired health professionals. Policy: [Medical office name] has the responsibility of maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and providing quality patient care. An impaired health professional poses a significant risk to this medical office, themself, patients, and colleagues. Impairment exists when a health professional is unable to practice medicine and/or engage in their professional duties… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in with Curi - or - Sign in with Constellation Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT November 4, 2024November 5, 2024Continuing Medical Education (CME) | Hospitals/Health Systems | Quality Improvement & Peer Review *New* Peering Into Peer Review: Demystifying the In-Hospital Medical Professional Evaluation Process Take a good peek into the misunderstood process of peer review in hospitals with Julie Janeway, JD! Many risk managers, hospital administrators, and practice professionals are unfamiliar with the intent, nature, process, and the potential consequences of the in-hospital professional evaluation process. It’s time to learn more about the peer review process to better manage organizational risks, protect and improve patient care, safety, and promote professional growth. Read more October 28, 2024Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management *New* Checklist for Contracted Armed Security Guards in Hospitals Many hospitals contract with armed security guards to help keep patients, staff, and visitors safe; and in some states, having armed security is becoming mandated by… Read more September 24, 2024October 3, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management *New* Team Physicians: Managing Professional Liability Risks CONTRACTS Risks: Informal relationships may lead to the unwitting establishment of physician-patient relationships and misunderstandings about physicians’ responsibilities. The practice may incur significant expenses if co-branding… Read more