A working relationship with law enforcement is key to the safety, efficacy, and well-being of everyone in the hospital: providers and patients. That said, hospitals and law enforcement have different goals. And while the two usually work well together, they can find themselves at odds.
State laws have established certain requirements for the licensing of healthcare practitioners and organizations. Beyond these exist various federal regulatory requirements, only some of which are tied to state or local law.
A front surface mirror is a special mirror where the reflective surface is above any backing. This is opposed to the conventional mirror where the reflective surface is behind another substrate such as glass or acrylic. Front surface mirrors are made for...
Credentialing has evolved from a clerical task to a profession that requires expertise in the interpretation of accrediting standards and state and federal regulations. Credentialing professionals have become the source of truth for medical executive committees, credentials committees, and...
Too often, physicians accept a medical staff leadership position without a thorough understanding of the actual requirements, skills, time, and abilities needed to be successful in their role. Clear expectations for leadership roles are important for encouraging medical staff members to...
Six years ago, Pocono Health System created a committee to streamline the process of bringing new technology and devices to the hospital. What has the New Innovations Committee learned since implementation, and has the initiative been a success?
The healthcare industry continues to face a present and future staffing shortage. As a result, many practitioners have decided to reenter the clinical field after an extended period of inactivity, i.e., a leave of absence (LOA). When it comes to practitioner LOA, there are a number of issues to...
Despite reports of increased burnout, increased regulatory requirements, decreased pay, and decreased autonomy, physicians in training are not shying away from taking the next step into medicine. The results from the 2016 residency Match (which is the program most medical students/residents use...
The rise of locum tenens practitioners presents a variety of challenges: How many of a locum tenens' myriad past assignments should be verified? How can the process be streamlined, or at least be made less stressful?
