Healthcare Workers Under the Influence

An impaired medical employee can create risk to patients and legal liability for employers. There are several items healthcare employers can include in a drug and alcohol policy to create a safe, drug-free workplace. Elaina Smiley addresses this in her article “Healthcare Workers Under the Influence” on page 4 of this issue of Western Pennsylvania Healthcare News.

Buy or Lease?

Any group of physicians, healthcare executives, or other providers evaluating whether to ground lease or purchase a parcel of property for a new healthcare facility will want to consider the suggestions in Sarah Reigle’s article “Buy or Lease?” that appears on page 11 of this issue of Western Pennsylvania Healthcare News.

Employees Working From Home

Beth Slagle’s recently wrote an article that appeared in Western Pennsylvania Healthcare News. You can view it at "Employees Working from Home Increase Employers’ Liability".