In the healthcare industry, medical malpractice lawsuits are common. In fact, most states require their healthcare facilities and physicians to carry some form of medical malpractice insurance. The financial damages in medical malpractice lawsuits can completely devastate a facility.
Types of Coverages Necessary
The experts at Caitlin Morgan create insurance videos to help explain the needs of insurance coverage in healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Here are some of the coverages that nursing homes and healthcare facilities need:
Medical malpractice
Non-medical negligence
Property coverage
Automobile insurance
While most healthcare facilities have an overlap in the types of insurance coverages that they require, there is also room to look for more custom options and to choose plans of various sizes to cover your facility’s needs.
Risk Management Coverage
In addition to insurance coverage, healthcare facilities require a risk management plan. This can help facilities to minimize any losses that may occur. The focus of these programs is to look at the risk areas for your specific facility and to create procedures and protocols to minimize the risk.
When it comes to the healthcare industry, it is better to stay safe and have the appropriate coverages. A lawsuit can completely decimate a facility that does not have insurance. No matter how good of a facility you have, mistakes happen.