Drug testing physicians: The pros and cons of a comprehensive policy In a recent JAMA article, health experts push for a more comprehensive policy tied to peer review, but others point to the inherent flaws of drug testing
There's an old saying in healthcare that no matter how great your process or policy is, if it's not documented, you didn't really do it. So often, it's the documentation of the policy-not the policy itself-that can cause the most stress, and this frequently comes into play when...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 7
The Credentialing Resource Center 2013 MSP Salary Survey confirms what previous surveys showed: MSPs hold an increasing variety of titles and their scope of work is expanding. The survey was open to CRC members and Credentialing Resource Center Connection readers from mid-March...
Drug testing upon employment is a fairly common practice across a variety of industries from blue collar manufacturing jobs to corporate administration. Additionally, many employers have developed policies around random drug testing.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 7
I just completed my third Consolidated Accreditation and Licensing Survey or "CALS visit" (aka Joint Commission survey) at Good Sam, and it was the best experience of my career. It wasn't due to my staff or the hospital survey prep team (as they always perform outstandingly). It...
When reviewing compliance regarding FPPE/OPPE, we find some issues result from a fragmented approach to the privileging process. Although many facilities have successfully implemented FPPE/OPPE requirements, some facilities are still troubled by the proverbial round peg in the square hole.
