The steps of an intervention with a physician who has been regularly preforming poorly will vary depending on the circumstances. However, there are some common guidelines to keep in mind.
Beginning June 1, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine is requiring all physicians applying for or renewing a medical license to undergo two hours of training on implicit bias (i.e., the unconscious prejudices and mistaken beliefs an individual may hold toward gender, race,...
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, retaining healthcare staff has grown increasingly difficult. Between the high workload and burnout, many healthcare employees have either left or are thinking about leaving the field. Healthcare organizations need to look at their safety culture to...
To make the process for physicians to maintain their certification more meaningful and convenient, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) recently adopted new standards for its continuing certification process.
Peer review, quality, and patient safety—the literature on these topics could fill a small library. However, the role of the medical executive committee (MEC) is not to become subject matter experts on these topics, but rather to effectively discharge their duties and responsibilities. Therefore...
New legislation recently passed by the Senate may save lives among nurses, physicians, and other healthcare workers overwhelmed by the relentless load of working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.