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IRB managers sometimes are daunted by the prospect of streamlining their program.
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Peer review is one of the most critical aspects of credentialing. If this step is neglected, and you wait until recredentialing to review a physician's performance, you might end up with worse than a bad outcome on an accreditation survey.
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According to an analysis of 2,646 malpractice claims from all medical specialties closed at The Doctors Company in Napa, CA, 5.8% contained medication-related errors. Of these, 18% included narcotic analgesics, with hydrocodone accounting for eight claims (27% of the total).
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In preparing for a presentation I'm making on accountable care organizations (ACOs), I am realizing, more than ever, the cost to healthcare for not utilizing the technology that is available to our facilities.
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A new online clinical and operational benchmarking tool for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) is available through the ASC Association (ASCA).
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Do you routinely ignore warning prompts given by an electronic medical record (EMR)?
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Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center (KSMC) in Clackamas, OR, implemented a "Pathways to Zero SSIs" that resulted in a statistically significant drop in surgical site infections (SSIs) from approximately 7% (2006-2009) to 2.63% (2010-first quarter 2012).
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Advance directives can 'trip up' ASCs; CMS grants waivers to areas of Life Safety Code; New tools available for AAAHC accreditation; Helping you understand anesthesia standards