When the COVID-19 outbreak first began forcing workplaces to close or at least limit their operations to curb the spread of the virus, Virginia was one of the first states to adopt a specific safety standard for employers. Now that the pandemic has waned, at least in terms of hospitalizations,...
The conviction of former Vanderbilt nurse RaDonda Vaught for gross neglect of an impaired adult and negligent homicide will have a “chilling effect” on the culture of safety in healthcare, Robyn Begley, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), said in a statement.
Although nearly all hospitals use professional reference questionnaires during the credentialing process, few have a policy that addresses appropriate use of the questionnaire.
In preparation for performance conversations, consider developing a formal training program for medical staff leaders, particularly for those who haven’t yet had the experience of delivering feedback. Create a concise and relevant curriculum that incorporates classes with both clinical and...
Nearly 37,000 future physician residents found their training homes for the next several years. The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) conducted its annual...
Staffing shortages and the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare workers’ mental health are the top patient safety concerns for 2022, according to ECRI. The nonprofit patient safety organization recently released a special report highlighting the top threats along with recommended actions to...
Unfortunately, as the medical staff shares with physicians data that indicate an opportunity for improvement, some physicians choose to push back rather than modify their behavior. Physicians who have a tendency to refute the data will claim that it’s the information (not their performance) that...
A new bill passed by Colorado lawmakers would ban the doxxing of healthcare workers and other protected persons in an effort to shield them from threats and harassment. The bill now goes to Governor Jared Polis to be signed into law.
Doxxing refers to the search for and publishing of...
The story of Michael Swango, the physician currently serving a life prison sentence for poisoning his patients and colleagues, motivated numerous medical executive committees to conduct background investigations on all medical staff applicants. Such practices allow medical staffs to identify...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest is changing its delivery days! Instead of landing in your inbox Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, CRC Digest will now arrive on Fridays only. Not to worry: You will still receive the same timely, engaging content that CRC...
