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> Given that the other cases resulted in six-figure settlements, it’s surprising that this practice continues. a six figure settlement is a rounding error for
by nullc 4y ago
> Given that the other cases resulted in six-figure settlements, it’s surprising that this practice continues.
a six figure settlement is a rounding error for these institutions. Given their inefficiency it could easily cost many times that just to change their practices and train doctors to not do the wrong thing.
Funding incentives for child welfare agencies also encourage them to cast a wide net (and miseducated mandatory reporters).
- MikeDelta 4y agoI seriously hope they sue and get an 8 figure settlement, or even more. And legal consequences for those involved.
- giantg2 4y agoMandatory reporters might be reporting everything, not out of miseducation, but rather out of fear of overzealous prosecutors.
- dahdum 4y ago> a six figure settlement is a rounding error for these institutions. Given their inefficiency it could easily cost many times that just to change their practices and train doctors to not do the wrong thing. They refused to discharge the mother for days and kept the baby in the NICU for an extra week. Average cost per day for the NICU is ~$3k/day. Six-figure settlements aren't enough if they get away with it frequently.