Healthcare providers often find themselves on the receiving end of verbal, emotional, or physical abuse at work. Despite making up only 10% of the workforce, healthcare workers experience 48% of nonfatal injuries due to workplace violence (WPV). While the drivers and causes of violence are...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) outlined in a blog post, “Prioritizing Our Healthcare Workers: The Importance of Addressing the Intersection of Workplace Violence and Mental Health and Wellbeing,” the critical link between workplace violence and the mental...
Allegations of sexual boundary violations in healthcare raise serious concerns for hospital credentialing leaders. Hospitals can face lawsuits for negligent credentialing if they allow practitioners with histories of misconduct onto their medical staffs.
Last week, MSB went over new CMS attestation requirements and potential pitfalls from a webinar conducted by the Hardenbergh Group. This article consisted of the five domains that are involved and ways in which members of the hospital can implement these domains. For the first...
CMS’ requirements have changed extensively throughout the years, and this year is no different: The organization recently implemented new attestation requirements.
The role of MSPs has evolved throughout the years. Yet despite their impact on patient safety and hospital operations, many MSPs continue to face challenges related to compensation, recognition, and evolving technology.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the FBI have joined forces to address workplace violence in healthcare, blending the FBI’s expertise in behavioral threat assessment with the AHA’s understanding of hospital operations.
Last month, MSB had the chance to interview J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, CEO and cofounder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, regarding burnout in the healthcare field, policies to prevent worker burnout, and ways to prevent burnout in yourself and employees...
As the economy continues to grow, people are beginning to emphasize their desire for a better work environment. In recent years, we have seen growing unionization in the workplace, as well as strikes and protests from employees in numerous fields. With that comes the question of whether it is...
