Risk Management Reviews
ECN assists risk managers in obtaining independent and objective peer reviews. ECN, offers "standard of care" peer reviews for professionals responsible for investigating and evaluating potential medical-legal claims.
ECN's Peer Reviews are conducted by Board Certified independent medical experts. These reviews provide an excellent and useful tool for evaluating a potential claim exposure. All reviews are confidential peer review and include the following:
- ECN will obtain an expert medical review from a physician licensed in the appropriate medical specialty who's practice is at least 100 miles from the incident site.
- Comprehensive : All records and films are carefully reviewed by the examiner and all peer review reports are thorough and well written.
- Professional : ECN utilizes experienced, , board-certified medical professionals to perform the review.
- Cost-Effective : ECN's peer reviews are a cost-effective and efficient tool for evaluating potential claims across a broad spectrum of specialties and practice areas.
ECN's independent medical experts conduct a thorough peer review and provide a confidential, detailed written report addressing a wide range of specific questions such as:
- Was the appropriate standard of care met by the treating physician or staff?
- What problems or issues can be anticipated in the defense of a potential claim involving the incident in question?
- How can the hospital improve its procedures relative to the care and treatment rendered in the case?
- Were all appropriate and necessary consults obtained in a timely fashion?
- Did the nursing staff meet its standard of care in providing treatment?
ECN's peer reviews are a proactive tool in the fight against the rising costs and increased risks associated with the current medical-legal climate. For more information regarding ECN's peer reviews for hospital-based risk managers, including references from current clients, please contact ECN at 1-877-463-9463, email to info@ecnime.com or visit our website.