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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Correctional Facilities – How do they differ and what does that mean for the medical setting?

Written on May 17, 2012 at 12:51 am, by

Taxpayers spend about $70B a year on corrections in the US and currently there are 2.2M inmates in our correctional system.   Exactly what are the different types of correctional facilities and what are their issues? There are about 6,500 correctional facilities in the US.  About 50% of these facilities are county and city jails and  Continue Reading »

Correctional Facilities – How do they differ and what does that mean for the medical setting?

Written on May 17, 2012 at 12:00 am, by

Taxpayers spend about $70B a year on corrections in the US and currently there are 2.2M inmates in our correctional system.   Exactly what are the different types of correctional facilities and what are their issues? There are about 6,500 correctional facilities in the US.  About 50% of these facilities are county and city jails and  Continue Reading »

Partner Video Spotlight – OmniSure Correctional Risk Management

Written on May 11, 2012 at 5:14 pm, by

NSU Healthcare has the only malpractice program that offers OmniSure’s risk management services designed exclusively for correctional healthcare.   Learn more about this exceptional program in this video featuring OmniSure’s Lorry Schoenly.       Our program is endorsed by the Academy of Correctional Health Professionals (ACHP)   NSU Healthcare specializes in the Medical Professional  Continue Reading »

Video Spotlight – OmniSure Consulting Group

Written on May 4, 2012 at 10:27 pm, by

In today’s business climate, everyone is looking for ROI. No matter themarket or the size of the account, NSU offers all your Physician and Healthcare clients risk management services that reduce risk, prevent losses, and result in long-term relationships.     NSU Healthcare specializes in the Medical Professional Liability, General Liability, and Umbrella/Excess insurance needs  Continue Reading »

Key Hazards in Medical Imaging

Written on May 2, 2012 at 9:33 pm, by

Some hazards apply to multiple imaging procedures; some apply very specifically to a particular procedure.  Injection of Contrast Media into the patient The major hazard in most imaging is due to intravenous use of contrast media which can produce reactions ranging from pain and hematoma to kidney damage, to infection and thrombosis at the site  Continue Reading »