New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons

NYSSPS Annual Membership Meeting is going virtual (11/9)! It will feature an opportunity to gain insights on patient safety innovations, evolving medical liability risks and how to win in NY's Independent Dispute Resolution Process. Register today! http://ow.ly/Wj5t50BXxuC

Across the spectrum of care, healthcare delivery is changing as the #COVID19 pandemic continues, creating additional pressures to maintain patient safety and shaping new liability risks for hospitals, group practices, and solo physicians. Bill Fleming, chief operating officer of The Doctors Company, offers expert insight on new liability risks and how to take protective measures: https://www.thedoctors.com//covid-19-is-changing-liabilit/

#Telemedicine is here to stay, but exactly how it will be incorporated into evolving community standards of care is the question driving discussion and argument within many specialties. Get expert insights on the benefits and risks from The Doctors Company’s #telehealth white paper: https://www.thedoctors.com//your-patient-is-logging-on-no/

Top healthcare executives gathered for a virtual discussion of shared experiences and lessons learned from the #COVID19 pandemic during The Doctors Company’s virtual 2020 Executive Advisory Board meeting. Find their top takeaways on telehealth, malpractice claims, and more. https://www.thedoctors.com//what-lessons-did-we-learn-fro/

While COVID19 challenged our dedicated doctors to keep on practicing, what we did do was step up and help medical professionals across New York. Watch the inspiring story of how plastic surgeons made it happen.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the New York State Society recognize the challenges faced by our member physicians as well as trainees and support staff in the daily care of patients. Enclosed is this month's featured resource to help you with coping with the challenges. The Society plans to promote Wellness on the first Wednesday of each month to members.

True informed consent is a process of managing a patient’s expectations, and modern medicine requires a more complete acknowledgment of both the patient’s and physician’s responsibilities to each other. Robert Morton, assistant vice president of patient safety and risk management of The Doctors Company, explains the importance of the physician-patient dialogue, documentation, and more. https://www.thedoctors.com//informed-consent-substance-an/

Call to action! The end of this year's NYS Legislative Session seeks to impact Medical Liability: Use NYSSPS grassroots action center to quickly email your elected reps and express your opposition and concerns. http://ow.ly/2zE650AGebH

Supporting Healthcare Provider Well-being in COVID and Beyond Webinar on Thursday, July 9th, 2020 at 1-2 PM https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/weekly-healthcare-provide For audio only, please dial in: 844-512-2950 and Access code: 2395356 @HealthNYGov

As medical offices begin reopening, they will need to make modifications to ensure staff and patient safety. @The Doctors Company has developed a survey to hear your top concerns about reopening your practice. Please answer now: https://surveys.hotjar.com/s?siteId=676460&surveyId=157326

As medical practices reopen, transitions may occur in phases and if there is a resurgence of the virus, medical practices will need to reassess their processes and adapt. Consult this checklist from @Debbie Hill, senior patient safety risk manager of @The Doctors Company and find answers to questions on reopening a practice. More here: https://www.thedoctors.com//guide-to-reopening-your-medic/

Though the dynamics surrounding COVID-19 will continue to change in the weeks and months ahead, what must not change is physicians and medical office staff remaining vigilant. Kerin Torpey Bashaw, MPH, RN, senior vice president of patient safety and risk management, and Debbie K. Hill, MBA, RN, senior patient safety risk manager at The Doctors Company, provide 10 recommendations for keeping staff and patients safe when a medical practice reopens during #COVID19. https://www.thedoctors.com//top-10-tips-for-reopening-yo/

The Northeast region is fairly diverse in how it has been impacted by COVID-19. With that said: Non-COVID-19 care should be offered to patients as clinically appropriate and within a state, locality, or facility that has the resources to provide such care and the ability to quickly respond to a subsequent surge in COVID-19 cases, if necessary. The recommendations outlined here are a working document and are subject to change and will be updated as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. To begin this process, certain principles must be considered: https://nyssps.org/News-and-Resources/8926579