Years ago, the only choice medical staffs and hospitals had when selecting performance measures was to create their own indicators. Today, many national indicators are available to hospitals, including measurements required by The Joint Commission and CMS. However, even with the availability of...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 8
Use the July 11 CMS memo reminding hospitals of their obligations under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) as a good opportunity to review policies and to educate doctors, nurses, and other personnel on requirements for caring for emergent patients who are...
On June 1, a disgruntled patient allegedly shot his back surgeon, another doctor, a receptionist, and a nurse before killing himself at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Another man was charged with attempted murder a few days later after allegedly stabbing a doctor and two nurses in the...
Transparency involves open and honest communication in an effort to be accountable. In healthcare, transparency can strengthen patients’ trust in their care providers. Additionally, being transparent when medical errors occur can ultimately contribute to overall care quality and safety.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 7
Keeping up with provider enrollment as an organization expands is one of the top challenges for an MSP, according to respondents of the Credentialing Resource Center's latest survey on the state of the industry. It’s also top of mind for Mathieu O. Gaulin, CPMSM, CPCS, director of health affairs...
The number of nonphysician practitioners credentialed by hospitals and health systems is growing exponentially. Some observers estimate that more than 300,000 clinicians nationwide fit this description. A variety of labels are used to characterize these caregivers, including allied health...
