Quarterly FTCA Risk Assessments are a critical safeguard for FTCA-deemed health centers, yet many submissions fall short of current HRSA expectations. A strong assessment goes beyond completing a tool and must clearly demonstrate how risks were identified, analyzed, prioritized, and acted upon to reduce malpractice exposure. This blog post breaks down the essential elements reviewers look for and highlights why compliant assessments are vital to patient safety and FTCA protection. A full checklist is included to help health centers evaluate the quality and completeness of their quarterly assessments.

Discover how FQHC and community health center leaders can streamline quarterly quality and risk management tasks with RegLantern’s proven strategies. This article breaks down the essential activities every health center must complete each quarter: Clinician Care (Peer) Reviews, QI/QA Assessments, and FTCA Risk Management Assessments. Learn how to use a Quality Work Plan Calendar for efficient planning, assign responsibilities, and set up regular checkpoints to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. RegLantern offers expert guidance and detailed resources to help your team meet compliance requirements and stay on track all year. Need support putting your plan into action? Contact RegLantern for tailored operational assistance.

Health centers participating in the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) program are required to implement a comprehensive risk management strategy to reduce the likelihood of adverse outcomes that could result in medical malpractice or other health-related litigation. A key component of this strategy is the completion of quarterly risk assessments.

Health centers seeking Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage must adhere to specific requirements regarding their Annual Board Risk Management Reports. This blog post will delve into the essential components of these reports and provide guidance on how to meet HRSA's expectations.

In today's complex healthcare environment, robust tracking systems are crucial for ensuring patient safety and maintaining continuity of care for health centers’ most vulnerable patients. The potential consequences of health centers not maintaining an effective tracking program are poor patient outcomes, dissatisfied patients, ineffective communication, and potential medical malpractice lawsuits. Not only do tracking programs lower risk and improve care, but community health centers must implement comprehensive tracking systems for referrals, hospitalizations, and diagnostics to meet HRSA and Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) requirements.