The country is in the middle of an opioid epidemic—that fact is indisputable. However, it’s much less clear who is responsible for creating the crisis and how we can all work to overcome it. To better understand where the crisis came from and where it could be going, perhaps it’s best to look at...
According to a national survey of more than 3,500 emergency department (ED) physicians, approximately two-thirds of ED physicians were assaulted in the past year. 71% of respondents indicated that they had seen an assault while working in the past year, and almost 70% said that they believe...
"The first question every doctor should ask when walking into an examination room is 'How are you?' — not 'How is your gallbladder, retina, or liver?' ... In this way, you are acknowledging that the patient is a unique individual and not merely a malfunctioning organism."
How does your organization credential telmedicine providers? Does it undertake the full credentialing process as it would with an initial applicant? Does it accept the distant site's decision? Answer our latest...
The Credentialing Resource Center (CRC) team is extending the deadline to enter the 2019 CRC Symposium Case Study Competition and the 2019 CRC Achievement Awards, two application-based contests showcasing excellence in the medical staff services and leadership fields.
Hospitals and law enforcement often have to work hand in glove. Many trauma centers and emergency departments have a police officer stationed on-site in response to injuries sustained in vehicular collisions, fights, or other instances where individuals are injured in a public setting. Police...
