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Within Normal Limits: Navigating Medical Risks

COPIC, Eric Zacharias MD
Patient Safety
Healthcare Risk Management
Risk Management
Copic
Documentation
Maternal Mortality
Perioperative Environment
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Doula Training
Nursing
Continuity Of Care
Public Health
Maternal Health
Health Disparities
Texas Healthcare
Copic Grant
Legal Protection
Regulatory Compliance
Litigation

Within Normal Limits provides physicians and medical professionals with unfiltered insights that focus on pitfalls to avoid in medicine and best practices to improve patient care. Hosted by Eric Zacharias, MD, an internal medicine doctor and physician risk manager with COPIC, a leading medical liability insurance company, this podcast centers around open conversations between physicians and medica... more

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Recent Guests

Darlene Turner
Executive Director of the Healing Hands Community Birthing Project, a certified doula
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Episode: Copic Medical Foundation Grant Recipient: Healing Hands Community Doula Project
Kayla Boyd
Nurse Risk Manager specializing in pediatric medication errors
Episode: Addressing the Issue of Pediatric Medication Errors
Liz Warman
Quality improvement advisor with experience as a PA in rural Kansas.
Kansas Health Care Collaborative
Episode: Copic Medical Foundation Grant Recipient: Kansas Health Care Collaborative
Mandy Johnson
Senior Director at Kansas Health Care Collaborative with a background in health care and business administration.
Kansas Health Care Collaborative
Episode: Copic Medical Foundation Grant Recipient: Kansas Health Care Collaborative
Mary Tucker
Nurse with a focus on simulation in education
Denver Health
Episode: Copic Medical Foundation Grant Recipient: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Garrett Chism
Paramedic and educator in Health Administration
Metro State University of Denver
Episode: Copic Medical Foundation Grant Recipient: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Beth Chow
Experienced nurse and risk manager at Copic
Copic
Episode: The Value of Early Reporting of Incidents
Andrea Dwyer
Director of the University of Colorado Cancer Screening at the Colorado School of Public Health
University of Colorado
Episode: An Expert’s Insight on Risk Management and Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Amy Herum
Nurse risk manager with COPIC
COPIC
Episode: Understanding How and When EMTALA Applies

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Eric Zacharias
Host of Within Normal Limits, an internal medicine physician and physician risk manager bringing extensive knowledge in the field of healthcare risk management.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Great content, mediocre audio quality

    Better production would make a huge difference. Also, please stop using the term “provider”. COPIC itself has a CME module which explains the importance of distinguishing between physicians, PAs, and APRNs. We are not equivalent.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tragus
    United States3 years ago
  • Guns

    While the discussion on how to talk with patients and families about firearm safety was informative, I found much of the discussion problematic. With the talk of gun safety (great) and how there aren’t many accidents involving guns, the doctors didn’t mention the rise in the number of mass shootings, the proliferation of and easy access to guns. Both doctors sounded very defensive about being questioned about gun safety. The guest doctor talked about all that he’s doing related to gun safety by ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kiddynurse
    United States3 years ago
  • Great topics- clearly discussed.

    Great discussion from people knowledgeable and passionate about the topics. Presented with great clarity (as well as humor)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DonniePaul
    United States5 years ago
  • Fresh and relevant

    Great variety of topics and relevant to any healthcare provider interested in new perspectives on patient safety and best practices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lzacharias55
    United States5 years ago
  • Happy Doc

    Fun to listen to, some good clinical pearls, and interesting topics so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    enzymedoctor
    United States5 years ago

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Addressing the Issue of Pediatric Medication Errors
Q: What are some fundamental ways to mitigate pediatric medication errors?
Fundamental ways include structured education, informed consent, clear communication between providers and parents, and avoiding verbal orders when possible to prevent misunderstandings.
Addressing the Issue of Pediatric Medication Errors
Q: How do pediatric medication errors differ from adult medication errors?
Pediatric medication errors are often more complex due to factors like weight-based dosages and the specific medications used in children, which can easily lead to miscalculations and errors.
Addressing the Issue of Pediatric Medication Errors
Q: What defines a medication error?
Medication errors are defined as avoidable events that can occur in phases like prescribing, transcribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring medications.
Understanding How and When EMTALA Applies
Q: What constitutes an appropriate patient transfer under EMTALA?
An appropriate transfer requires that the transferring hospital continues care until the transfer, confirms acceptance at the receiving facility, and documents all necessary medical treatments and reasons for the transfer.
Understanding How and When EMTALA Applies
Q: What is an emergency medical condition according to EMTALA?
An emergency medical condition is one with symptoms severe enough that if untreated could jeopardize the patient's health or that of an unborn child.

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Providing a platform for medical professionals to discuss critical challenges in healthcare, this podcast focuses on improving patient care through open conversations with experts in the field. Topics span a wide range of issues, including maternal health, pediatric medication errors, transitions of care, and the implications of legal regulations on healthcare practices. Notable for its emphasis on real-life cases and practical solutions, each episode offers insights aimed at avoiding common pitfalls in medical practice.

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