The foundation for much of peer review is case review. And although medical staffs have been conducting case reviews for years, that doesn't necessarily mean it's done consistently or well.
There can be much variation in the effectiveness of case review among different medical staffs and...
DNV is cutting back on the number of onsite hospital surveys in response to a dramatic, continuing rise in COVID-19 cases that has overwhelmed hospitals in several states. The second-largest accreditation organization (AO) in the country will continue to do triennial hospital surveys as required...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 30, Issue 9
This past year has brought numerous changes—both good and bad. For many, a change to working from home was stressful in the beginning, but also brought a chance to shake up how things are done. “There was a focus on work successfully achieved to expectation rather than hours served,” say Jenny...
In July, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the availability of an estimated $103 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding over a three-year period to reduce burnout and promote mental...
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalists have been working more hours per week, according to a new report from Medscape. Despite this, some hospitalists reported their income decreased.
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