OMIC in the News

Let’s focus on coming together in recovery and optimism for our future. From everyone at OMIC, we thank you for your continued support of our great company. In the news: OMIC receives major industry award. (Details to come!) Check out the News from AAO 2020 virtual meeting. Learn about Expanded cyber liability insurance benefits

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A Review of OMIC Online Resources

OMIC celebrated its 30-year anniversary in 2018. We continue to develop online educational resources for staff and physicians. Some of the topics include: Time out for Intravitreal Injections, Surgical Checklists, Identifying and Managing Difficult Patients, Telephone Screening for Staff, and toolkits for noncompliance and termination.

OMIC has published over 85 consent forms available for download on the OMIC website, and teaching videos on our YouTube channel at OMIC YouTube. In addition, OMIC partners with NAS to provide online cyber security resources.
Access these resources to protect your patient and practice.

Resources

Time out

Surgical Checklists

Identifying and Managing Difficult Patients

Telephone Screening for Staff

Consent Forms

Cyber Security Resources

Toolkits

Call the OMIC Hotline for confidential advice on any risk management issue. We’re here to help!

Digest Vol 29 No 1 2019

Ophthalmologists examine many patients who are taking systemic medications that can cause ocular toxicity and a temporary decrease in visual acuity, or at worst, irreversible blindness.

Ophthalmologists may be the first clinicians to note adverse effects, or be asked to monitor for them. This issue of the Digest will review closed claims involving hydroxychloroquine, ethambutol, gentamicin, and amiodarone, and suggest risk reduction strategies for ophthalmic practices to implement.

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OMIC Digest Archives 2019

	OMIC Digest: Vol. 29 | No. 1 | 2019 Feature: Dangers posed by systemic medications Eye on OMIC: Dividend and rate news for 2020 and an industry outlook Policy Issues: Limits of liability Closed Claim Study: Other factors delay the diagnosis of Plaquenil toxicity Risk Management Remedies: Tips to avoid medication errors and litigation < click to view or download
	OMIC Digest: Vol. 29 | No. 2 | 2019 Feature: Equipment and device issues in claims. Eye on OMIC: Private equity partnerships, streamlined underwriting, and cyber enhancements Policy Issues: Coverage when machines malfunction Closed Claim Study: Equipment malfunction or improper set up of a surgical device? Risk Reduction Strategies: Ensure safe use of equipment < click to view or download

Bradley Fouraker MD

Bradley Fouraker MD

Dr. Fouraker received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and his Medical Degree from the University of Florida, College of Medicine. He completed both his Internship (Internal Medicine) and his Residency (Ophthalmology) at the Ochsner Foundation and Clinic in New Orleans, LA. He completed a Fellowship in Cornea and External Disease, Refractive Surgery and Research Experience at the University Of Oklahoma Dean McGee Eye Institute. He was the 1997 recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s “Honor Award,” which recognizes individuals for their contributions to the ophthalmology profession and has served as in leadership positions of several ophthalmic societies during his distinguished career.