Featured Legal News: The Healthy Workplace Act
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3/12/2024
Healthy Workplace Act
The Healthy Workplace Act addresses immunity from liability for employers who adopt a workplace abusive conduct prevention policy. This Law Guide topic includes a link to a model policy created by the state of Tennessee.
Law Guide
TMA’s Healthcare Law Guide, accessible only to members, is a repository of research developed by staff addressing a multitude of legal issues impacting the practice of medicine and patient care. Any questions should be directed to legal@tnmed.org. Member login required.
Over-the-Counter Narcan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Narcan (4 mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter, nonprescription, use. Narcan may now be sold directly to consumers in drug stores, grocery stores, online, etc. It is the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription.
Scope Chart for Clinical Staff in a Medical Practice (formerly Scope Procedures Chart)
Developed by the Legal Department, the Scope Chart for Clinical Staff in a Medical Practice will assist a physician in determining what procedures (i.e., injection, microdermabrasion) may be delegated to the clinical staff (i.e., LPN, medical assistant) in his/her office. Click here to review this chart on our website. Please note member login is required to access. Direct any questions to legal@tnmed.org or 615-460-1645.
Legal Department
Member physicians or their staff may contact the Legal Department at legal@tnmed.org or 615-460-1645 to pose questions related to the legal/regulatory side of the practice of medicine or seek guidance regarding practice management issues.
Some recent topics members have asked us to research:
a. A review of a practice’s informed consent form and provide suggestions on the appropriate content.
b. Whether or not the non-custodial parent of a child had the ability to consent to a medical procedure for the parent’s minor child.
c. What a practice is required to do with money it owes to a deceased patient.
For more information, email legal@tnmed.org.