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Documentation Dangers

I am pleased to post article I wrote for SHRM’s HRMagazine on some common danger zones in disciplinary documentation. Please see below. Thank you.

Sometimes I hear people say “document, document, document” as if that were the answer to all problems. Were that true, wouldn’t we all just document and spend money on our mission and employees instead of litigation? Continue reading Documentation Dangers

Documentation In Health Care: Knife in the Malpractice Claim?

In the employment context, we often hear “document, document, document.”  But keep in mind that the documentation you write to employees to reflect problems with their performance or behavior later can be used against you in a medical malpractice claim.

Let’s assume you have a doctor and his level of care does not meet standard.  And, let’s further assume he should be terminated. Continue reading Documentation In Health Care: Knife in the Malpractice Claim?