The CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) went into effect this January for acute care hospitals and for cancer hospitals exempt from the Prospective Payment System (PPS). Built around five domains, the PSSM is meant to assess whether hospitals have a structure and culture that...
Last month, MSB had the chance to interview J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, CEO and cofounder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, regarding burnout in the healthcare field, policies to prevent worker burnout, and ways to prevent burnout in yourself and employees...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 2
Medical staffs often struggle to fill leadership positions because they require training and experience. Therefore, when they find someone willing to do it year after year, they may want to reappoint him or her to the position. But is this okay?
As the economy continues to grow, people are beginning to emphasize their desire for a better work environment. In recent years, we have seen growing unionization in the workplace, as well as strikes and protests from employees in numerous fields. With that comes the question of whether it is...
