Risk Solutions Resources Risk Management Guide: Unlicensed Healthcare Personnel With the increasing demands of time and resources, the role of unlicensed personnel in the medical office setting is expanding. An unlicensed individual is typically anyone other than a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse in a medical office. A significant number of medical offices employ medical assistants (MAs) or certified medical assistants (CMAs). The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected the employment of medical assistants to rise 18 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average occupation. The job growth can be traced to the growing number of older adults who need medical treatment and the predicted growth in outpatient visits. MAs are not… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. If you are a member but do not have an account, you can register for an account. If you are unable to register, or want to learn more about becoming a Curi member, contact us for more assistance. Sign In 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 June 5, 2024August 13, 2024Electronic Communication & Social Media | Hospitals/Health Systems | Patient Management | Practice Management | Risk Management Risk Management Guide: Electronic Communication Communication failures are the most frequently cited cause of medical malpractice actions and a primary root cause of adverse events. The use of electronic communication has… Read more May 23, 2024August 13, 2024Hospitals/Health Systems | Patient Management | Practice Management | Risk Management | Telehealth Risk Management Guide: Telehealth What is the difference between telehealth and telemedicine? According to the American Telemedicine Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website (HHS.gov), the… Read more