Resource Library
The Resource Library is a compendium of consent forms, risk management recommendations, sample documents, articles, and other risk management materials to promote ophthalmic patient safety and reduce liability. Contact riskmanagement@omic.com with questions.
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Sep 12, 2024
| Case Study
This case illustrates how challenging it can be to correctly diagnose certain types of corneal infections. When a diagnosis cannot be reached and a patient continues to deteriorate, it is prudent to promptly refer the patient on to a specialist for further examination and testing.
Nov 20, 2024
| Recommendation
Due to the healthcare shortage of physicians and the increasing aging population, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) such as Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are considered as options to fill the void. There are liability risks to consider when employing APPs.
Oct 29, 2014
| Article
Just as with care provided outside of research, subjects who participate in clinical trials can experience complications from the study intervention. Management of adverse events in clinical research raises questions about who provides and pays for care when adverse events occur.
Apr 13, 2021
| Recommendation
The guidance included in this document regarding advertising will help ophthalmologists reduce their liability exposure, comply with underwriting requirements, and avoid uninsured risk.
Aug 8, 2013
| Sample Letter or Form
Use our After Hours Screening Recommendations & Form to document telephone conversations you have with patients after-hours or when on call and to inform physicians of care you have provided to their patients.
Oct 13, 2020
| Risk Management Bulletin
Ensure you are aware of the Federal Trade Commission’s New Contact Lens (prescription) Rule and you understand how you can meet those requirements.
Jan 15, 2019
| Risk Management Bulletin
On December 28, 2018, Allergan issued an "Urgent Drug Recall" of 22 lots of OZURDEX.
Mar 8, 2014
| Recommendation
Medical malpractice lawsuits for negligent treatment of amblyopia are infrequent, but the risk to the pediatric patient’s vision is severe. If not treated appropriately by age nine, the child can have permanent vision loss.
Mar 8, 2024
| Sample Letter or Form
This form helps explain what amblyopia is and how it is treated. Also included is a sample referral report to the pediatrician.
Aug 29, 2024
| Recommendation
This resource was developed using the framework of the Medicare Conditions of Coverage Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements for ASCs.
Jun 26, 2019
| Article
The Act therefore applies to physicians, dentists, psychologists, hospitals, surgery centers, nursing homes, and all other providers of mental and physical care. All are prohibited from discriminating against disabled people with regard to the provision of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations.
Aug 14, 2024
| Article
We performed qualitative analyses of medical records, patient complaints, and legal discovery to understand what motivated patients to file a claim after receiving premium IOLs or premium cataract-related services, such as use of the femtosecond laser or limbal relaxing incisions (LRI).
Aug 14, 2024
| Case Study
Over the last two years, OMIC has seen an increase in the frequency of cataract surgery claims. In response, Risk Management performed an in-depth analysis of 2016-2020 claims involving premium cataract services and our findings are detailed in the lead article.
Oct 8, 2024
| Article
OMIC's claims management process typically cuts through the red tape and streamlines what could otherwise be a frustrating and stressful adversarial process. The result is a more responsive, personalized experience designed not just to provide competent legal defense, but to reduce the anxiety and alienation that accompany a malpractice action.
Oct 22, 2014
| Consent Form
Jun 12, 2024
| Recommendation
There are numerous factors to consider when assessing potential anesthesia liability during elective procedures.
Jul 8, 2024
| Risk Management Bulletin
To better protect yourself from anesthesia liability exposure, review OMIC’s risk recommendations regarding each of these factors.
Jan 8, 2024
| Sample Letter or Form
Inform your patients that another ophthalmologist will take over your practice when you retire or leave the practice.
Feb 13, 2020
| Consent Form
Feb 13, 2020
| Consent Form
Dec 19, 2019
| Consent Form
Jun 30, 2015
| Risk Management Bulletin
Vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, is a protein that stimulates the growth of new blood vessels. Ophthalmologists administer intravitreal anti-VEFG agents to adults for a variety of indications.
Feb 21, 2023
| Recommendation
This risk management document presents suggestions to increase patient safety and decrease the likelihood of lawsuits related to these drugs. It also provides information about our sample consent documents for anti-VEGF agents.
Dec 8, 2020
| Consent Form
Dec 8, 2020
| Sample Letter or Form
Help your patients remember when to stop and restart anticoagulant medications.
Aug 16, 2024
| Sample Letter or Form
This list includes the most common medications and over-the-counter drugs and supplements that could increase the risk of hemorrhage during surgery.
Oct 3, 2014
| Consent Form
Mar 13, 2020
| Consent Form
Jun 30, 2015
| Risk Management Bulletin
Anti-VEGF drugs for adults addresses on- and off-label use, preventing endophthalmitis, informed consent issues, and documentation. It incorporates key guidelines on intravitreal injection published by a panel of experts. It also addresses the FDA warning about Avastin in more detail.
Nov 15, 2015
| Consent Form
Mar 13, 2020
| Consent Form
Oct 18, 2019
| Consent Form
Nov 2, 2022
| Risk Management Bulletin
An increasing number of ophthalmologists treating retinal conditions with intravitreal anti-VEGF agents are being asked by health systems and hospitals to utilize bevacizumab biosimilar drugs.
Jul 16, 2014
| Consent Form
Oct 9, 2014
| Consent Form
Oct 8, 2014
| Consent Form
Mar 6, 2020
| Consent Form
Oct 9, 2014
| Consent Form
Jun 4, 2014
| Consent Form
Oct 9, 2014
| Consent Form
May 7, 2014
| Consent Form
Feb 13, 2020
| Consent Form
Nov 23, 2016
| Consent Form
Aug 13, 2020
| Recommendation
Cosmetic Botox and filler injections are frequently administered in ophthalmology practices. This resource guides to enhance patient safety and reduce the physician’s liability exposure.
Apr 16, 2012
| Consent Form
Mar 19, 2023
| Consent Form
Mar 25, 2015
| Article
Over the past five years, OMIC has spent more than $1.8 million to help insureds proactively manage a myriad of sensitive, complex liability issues that were not malpractice claims. This Digest reviews some of these events and the value of calling OMIC early and often when they occur.
Feb 13, 2020
| Consent Form
Aug 27, 2024
| Consent Form