Nurses are uniquely qualified to start their own businesses in areas such as legal consulting, coaching, and home healthcare. In this article on American Nurse, Lorie Brown gives some tips to keep in mind if you’re thinking about starting your own business. [Read Full Article]
Curiosity Killed the Cat and Got 50 Hospital Employees Fired
Lorie Brown’s article from AllNurses on HIPAA violations following the incident with Jussie Smollett, the actor from the TV series, “Empire”, at Chicago’s Northwestern Hospital. [Read Full Article]
They slip, you fall: Have policy and procedures for hazards to avoid accidents, legal grief
“If I were the risk manager, I’d be putting procedures in place” to prevent foreseeable injuries, says Lorie A. Brown, RN, MN, JD, founder of the Brown Law Office P.C. in Indianapolis. “Policies and procedures set the standard of care. Without that, there’s no standard. It helps everybody to do the same thing. If you follow the rules and follow the policy, and the standards are reasonable, and are followed, no jury will find you guilty of negligence. If you don’t, it’s a breach of your duty of care.” [Read Full Article]
Get to Know Nursing Leader, Lorie Brown
“Lorie Brown is a published author and founder of the Empowered Nurses (ENO) organization, whose career has taken her from practicing nurse to nurse attorney. Learn more about how her legal practice has allowed her to help nurses and other health professionals in need.” [Read Full Article]
Three things you need to do to keep your nursing license safe: An interview with Lorie Brown, RN, MN, JD
“This is episode 10, an interview with Lorie Brown, an attorney and nurse who helps nurses with license protection and empowerment.” [Read Full Article]