Documentation Risks in Malpractice Cases: Copy & Paste Risks

Description: The activity provides an overview of documentation malpractice risks with a focus on copy and paste risks. Copying and pasting in the EHR can improve efficiency, but may bring unintended patient safety risks. Those risks include documentation in the wrong medical record and propagation of outdated information. Copied and pasted notes can complicate patient assessment and muddle medical decision making. This self-directed activity is review of a recorded webinar followed by a post-test and evaluation reflecting on your practice.