Resource Library
The Resource Library is a compendium of consent forms, risk management recommendations, sample documents, articles, and other risk management materials to promote ophthalmic patient safety and reduce liability. Contact riskmanagement@omic.com with questions.
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Apr 22, 2026
| Consent Form
Jun 17, 2024
| Recommendation
Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP), hearing impairments, or vision issues may require communication and language assistance to ensure comprehension, proper informed consent, and legal compliance.
Apr 24, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 8, 2026
| Consent Form
Nov 10, 2023
| Consent Form
Dec 1, 2025
| Consent Form
Apr 9, 2026
| Consent Form
Dec 1, 2025
| Consent Form
Apr 8, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 29, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 9, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 22, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 8, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 21, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 22, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 22, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 14, 2026
| Consent Form
May 21, 2025
| Recommendation
Improve patient safety and reduce risk by following our preoperative guidelines for patients undergoing cataract surgery with light adjustable lenses (LAL). Post-operative LAL adjustments may be performed by optometrists provided they follow our OMIC coverage requirements.
Apr 9, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 9, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 9, 2026
| Consent Form
Aug 15, 2024
| Case Study
By Ryan M. Bucsi, OMIC Claims Manager
Stress of litigation can be overwhelming. The first case settled at the insured's request because he could not bear the stress of a potential trial. The second case also settled after the insured took a medical leave due partially to the stress of litigation.
Apr 22, 2026
| Consent Form
Jun 13, 2022
| Article
Learn how to be prepared for aggressive behavior by patients and how to reduce the stress resulting from such instances.
Jan 15, 2025
| Bulletin
It is important to recognize that disruptive behavior can distract your attention from providing quality care. There are several ways you and your staff can prepare to handle threatening situations.
Jun 2, 2026
| Sample Letter/Form/Protocol
Sample Letters from the Managing Physician Departure Toolkit
Jun 4, 2025
| Recommendation
Physicians leave practices for various reasons, including retirement, resignation, illness, or death. It is important to notify patients sufficiently in advance of the departure, unless the event is sudden and unexpected, to avoid an abandonment allegation and promote continuity of care for patient safety and risk mitigation.
Oct 3, 2023
| Article
By Ryan Bucsi, OMIC Senior Litigation Analyst
You would never attempt to represent yourself in a medical malpractice lawsuit. You know that if you are faced with a malpractice complaint, your first course of action should be to call OMIC’s claims department. What you may not know is that OMIC is also here to defend you if you receive a letter of investigation from your state medical board regarding patient care you have rendered.
Nov 20, 2024
| Recommendation
For an informed consent discussion to be valid and appropriate, the patient must have the capacity to make medical decisions. If cognitive impairments are present , the patient's capacity to consent should be evaluated.
Sep 9, 2025
| Bulletin
Maintaining accurate and complete medical records is crucial for providing high quality patient care, avoiding allegations of record alteration, and mitigating the risk of medical professional liability (MPL) claims.
Aug 9, 2024
| Recommendation
Medical record retention policies and procedures should be developed to comply with state and federal laws, provide patient access, ensure continuity of care, and protect against legal or regulatory actions.
Apr 8, 2026
| Consent Form
Apr 22, 2026
| Consent Form
Dec 1, 2025
| Consent Form
Sep 22, 2015
| Article
By Kimberly Wynkoop, OMIC Senior Legal Counsel
When OMIC settles a claim or pays a judgment against an insured, policyholders often wonder if the payment will be reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). This article will describe under what circumstances federal law requires such reporting.
Jan 1, 2026
| Recommendation
OMIC created a resource that outlines the benefits, risks, regulatory considerations, and best practices for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
Jan 7, 2026
| Bulletin
OMIC Risk Management Recommendation: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Risks, Regulations, and Best Practices
Oct 10, 2024
| Article
This edition of the Digest reports the analysis of closed claims between 1/1/2009 and 12/31/2022 involving the administration of the incorrect type and concentration of gas, which are considered Never Events.
Aug 17, 2024
| Consent Form
Jun 2, 2026
| Sample Letter/Form/Protocol
Sample letters from the Noncompliance Toolkit
Jan 20, 2025
| Recommendation
Patient noncompliance or nonadherence to treatment recommendations can result in patient safety concerns and potential liability risks for the physician and practice. This noncompliance toolkit discusses the issues and provides sample letters.
Oct 7, 2024
| Consent Form
Oct 7, 2024
| Consent Form
Apr 8, 2026
| Consent Form
Jun 4, 2025
| Recommendation
Office-based surgery is typically regulated at the state level; therefore, it is important to be familiar with the rules and regulations of your state before conducting office-based surgery.
Apr 9, 2026
| Consent Form
Feb 20, 2016
| Sample Letter/Form/Protocol
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and OMIC joined with key ophthalmic societies to develop an ophthalmic-specific surgical safety checklist.
Dec 1, 2025
| Consent Form