The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the FBI have joined forces to address workplace violence in healthcare, blending the FBI’s expertise in behavioral threat assessment with the AHA’s understanding of hospital operations.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 2
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...
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...
Medical staff leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring quality care through rigorous credentialing, privileging, and performance evaluations of the medical staff. Yet, a gap often exists between these leaders and the governing body responsible for overseeing hospital operations. Bridging this gap...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 1
Workplace violence in healthcare is an escalating concern, as highlighted by recent reports and studies that expose the alarming trends affecting healthcare workers across the United States.
