Violence against hospital employees has increased since the start of the pandemic. Recent studies indicate that 44% of nurses reported experiencing physical violence and 68% reported experiencing verbal abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2021 survey found that 63% of respondents did not feel safe at work, and 70% reported experiencing verbal assault multiple times. According … Read More
Healthcare Overcoming Problems and Evolving for what’s to come This time of year is magical. It gives us a unique moment to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. This past year was a time of reset around the world. It gave us a chance to reflect on what is important to … Read More
Risks are always changing and so should your coverage. Inspirien, a prominent healthcare risk solutions provider, is always considering what emerging risks could impact the healthcare entities and providers it protects. Two such risks are cyber and sexual misconduct. Cyber is not a new threat but it is a constantly evolving one. With bad actors … Read More
Inspirien would like to recognize Healthcare Quality Week 2022 by saying “Thank you” to all Healthcare Quality Professionals for your unwavering commitment and perseverance to improving healthcare quality and patient safety, particularly as you continue to face extraordinary challenges because of the pandemic. This public health crisis has tested the dedication, resourcefulness, and passion, yet … Read More
Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to past smallpox patients, although clinically less severe. In the past, outbreaks have primarily occurred in Central and West Africa often in proximity to tropical rainforests; however, the Monkeypox Virus has been increasingly appearing in urban areas and most recently … Read More
In general, few people really like, understand, or want to spend money on insurance, but it could be the one thing keeping the doors open after an unforeseen event. There are many kinds of insurances that healthcare organizations should consider, but cost is often a key factor in prioritizing this protective cover. As a medical … Read More
A few members of our team just spent the past few days at a Hospital Insurance Forum (HIF) C-Suite Conference in beautiful Key West, Florida. Attendees were executives representing many medical malpractice and workers’ compensation insurers across the country of which Inspirien’s CEO, Margaret Nekic, just wrapped up her term as chair. While there were … Read More
Inspirien, a leading medical professional liability and workers’ compensation risk management company and insurer, is proud to be partnering with Hometown Health, a network of rural hospitals and healthcare providers primarily in Georgia. Both with expertise in the rural healthcare market, we share a vision and commitment for these critical pieces of our healthcare infrastructure. … Read More
What do great leaders do? Inspire Success.…which is the name for Inspirien’s Performance and Rewards program. The goal of Inspire Success is to have a coaching culture that challenges Inspirien and its employees to achieve their full potential. Roughly 88% of Inspirien’s staff is remote or hybrid, but we have been able to remain engaged … Read More
On July 16, 2022, 988 became the national three-digit phone number for all mental health, substance use, and suicide crises across the United States. SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration responsible for the implementation of 988, recognizes the need for the quick dial number. In 2020 alone, the U.S. had one death by … Read More