Patient Safety Organization (PSO) involvement is producing direct benefits for members, according to Rory Jaffe, MD, MBA, of the California Hospital Patient Safety Organization (CHPSO) in Sacramento.
MSPs’ knowledgable, ongoing and dedicated support of their organization’s credentialing committee is an essential element in the overall effectiveness of the committee function. When information is completely and consistently provided to ensure an informed credentialing decision, the...
Psychologists practice in an increasingly varied range of healthcare settings. This article provides an overview of the educational and practice options that are available to psychologists along with some of the recent regulatory changes that may affect the credentialing of psychologists.
Over many decades, Toyota Motor Corporation developed a Lean production to standardize work and reap the benefit of improved methodologies that impact the quality of a product. The base aims of standardized work are to impact and improve customer satisfaction while eliminating wasted,...
Innovation is a favorite buzzword in healthcare. There are any number of vendors and consultants lining up to sell you a toolkit, seminar, or some other widget to make your organization more “innovative.”
When taking care of patients, providers constantly strive to provide the highest-quality care with the latest and greatest technology available. They put their years of experience, knowledge, and continuous education to use developing best practices that lead to the best...
Is delegated credentialing right for your organization? If you are considering this option, the following article presents an overview of some of the many issues you should consider.
An article by a nurse that appeared recently in The New York Times has brought about a surge of discussion, sometimes revealing, sometimes aggressive, about the relationships and professional interactions between caregivers in hospitals.
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.
As we have noted in a prior article, there are multiple midlevel practitioners crowding around the operating room table, with one profession standing out amid these often confusing and blurred roles-the RN first assistant, otherwise known as the RNFA.
