A recent decision by the Court of Appeals of North Carolina offers a detailed examination of the limits of evidentiary privilege in the context of medical malpractice litigation, particularly when those privileges intersect with modern hospital safety and review systems.
According to HR Acuity, workplace violence incidents in large hospital systems jumped 35% in 2024. This is more than double the 15% increase seen across the broader business landscape.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 35, Issue 5
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) quietly changed a policy last week, exempting certain foreign physicians from processing holds that have been jeopardizing their ability to practice medicine in the United States.
Safety leaders must now do more than prevent harm. They must understand how patients perceive safety—because that perception is now one of the strongest predictors of patient engagement, loyalty, and willingness to return.
