During the Credentialing Resource Center Virtual Symposium, held June 28–29, speakers fielded many questions on going beyond the basics of credentialing. Many MSPs are now looking at how to become effective managers and lead process changes at their organizations. The following is an excerpt...
Credentialing teams face the prospect of more and more problematic physicians applying for jobs. How can these teams do their part to ensure an acceptable level of care that ultimately protects patients?
As primary care physicians and other specialists spend less time practicing at the hospital in their community, their relationships with the hospital and other practicing physicians tend to weaken. It becomes easier for competing hospitals to attract their referrals away from your hospital. To...
On June 1, a disgruntled patient allegedly shot his back surgeon, another doctor, a receptionist, and a nurse before killing himself at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Another man was charged with attempted murder a few days later after allegedly stabbing a doctor and two nurses in the...
Transparency involves open and honest communication in an effort to be accountable. In healthcare, transparency can strengthen patients’ trust in their care providers. Additionally, being transparent when medical errors occur can ultimately contribute to overall care quality and safety.
Miscommunication is more than a problem in healthcare—it’s a massive patient risk that can cause real harm. A December 2021 report published in the Journal of Patient Safety identified communication failures in 49% of medical malpractice claims between 2001 to 2011. Of those claims, 53...