Here Are 6 Factors to Consider When Reopening Practices
As thousands of physicians are working to get their practices up and running again many are thinking about safety measures to keep patients and employees safe. But what about potential medical malpractice risks and privacy protocols? As stay-at-home restrictions are relaxed, physician practices are strategically planning when and how best to reopen and there are several factors that physicians need to consider, according to the American Medical Association (AMA), according to a FierceHealthcare report.
First, as practices look to reopen, they will need to comply with governmental guidance from states and the federal government. On the federal level, the White House has published guidelines for Opening Up America Again. At the state level, governors have begun to detail what reopening will look like and city guidelines also should be closely reviewed and followed. The AMA offers resources (PDF) detailing state-specific delays and resumption of elective or non-urgent procedures.