U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, recently released an advisory to address a growing threat of health worker burnout. The advisory provides recommendations for how to address this issue, with steps that stakeholders can take to make changes in the systems, structures, and cultures that...
Sometimes the most difficult thing to accomplish at work is work. With telephone calls, meetings, and visitors, not to mention the deluge of mail, email, and internal memos, it can be almost impossible to get anything done. To accomplish more, you must evaluate your time management and analyze...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 5
The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, District of St. Thomas (the "Court"), recently ordered a hospital being sued for negligent medical malpractice to produce documents from its medical staff quality committee, even though they were privileged and confidential.
Hardly any part of healthcare remains a solo sport. There used to be a place for the individual superstar, but while those roles may continue to exist, they only arise on the wings of a team that supports and protects the provider in the star role.
Ask any healthcare executive to name the biggest issue that will demand their attention in 2022, and the response will be staffing shortages and their impact on patient safety. Those focused on improving care quality might consider how key trends will play out and the impact of current industry...
Mistreatment of healthcare staff including workplace violence has become a pressing national issue. In March, American Hospital Association President and CEO Richard Pollack wrote a letter to Merrick Garland urging the U.S. attorney general to back legislation to protect healthcare workers from...
