Posts by Tracy L. Liberatore Esq, PA

In 2024, the Joint Commission released its Sentinel Event Data Annual Review, revealing a troubling statistic: traumatic patient falls reached the highest number ever recorded, representing 49% of all sentinel events. For the fifth consecutive year, patient falls topped the list of the most frequently reported sentinel events in healthcare. The trajectory is unmistakable—falls in…

In 2024, the rate of sentinel events—serious patient safety incidents resulting in death, permanent harm, or severe temporary harm—saw a troubling increase. These events, often preventable with proper safeguards, remain a central focus for both healthcare risk management and medical malpractice litigation. Recent data underscores a sobering reality: despite decades of patient safety initiatives, preventable…

Managing medical records is critical in both the legal and healthcare fields. From reviewing injury cases, handling insurance claims, or keeping track of patient histories, having a way to access organized and easy-to-use records is key. That’s why it’s important for legal professionals, healthcare providers, and insurers to use efficient systems for organizing records. At…

One of the most necessary tools in both the legal and medical practice is a medical case summary format. It gives an easy to understand and structured description of the medical history, diagnoses, treatments as well as progress of a patient. To lawyers, insurance companies and health practitioners, proper medical case summary is instrumental in…

IntroductionAs we move into the back half of 2025, patient safety experts and healthcare risk managers are highlighting a continued rise in high-risk factors that threaten patient care. With an already burdened system, these risks may translate into increased medical malpractice claims. Let’s dive into each trend, understand their legal implications, and explore how med‑mal…