Drug testing physicians: The pros and cons of a comprehensive policy In a recent JAMA article, health experts push for a more comprehensive policy tied to peer review, but others point to the inherent flaws of drug testing
Drug testing upon employment is a fairly common practice across a variety of industries from blue collar manufacturing jobs to corporate administration. Additionally, many employers have developed policies around random drug testing.
There's an old saying in healthcare that no matter how great your process or policy is, if it's not documented, you didn't really do it. So often, it's the documentation of the policy-not the policy itself-that can cause the most stress, and this frequently comes into play when...
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.
Given the rapidly changing healthcare environment, the role of physician leadership in driving change is of great importance. Great leaders not only will drive the changes necessary to implement a culture of safety and high reliability, but they will also be able to communicate...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 7
The da Vinci® Surgical System was first introduced into healthcare in 2000, following FDA approval. The cutting-edge system allowed surgeons to sit at a console and manipulate small instruments using high-definition 3-D images. It was touted as a safer and more effective way...
