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.
In addition to being part of good patient care, communicating clearly and effectively can reduce the chance of a patient seeking legal action. Better communication also improves safety and helps to avoid adverse events.
Cardiologists and the Infirmary Health System in Mobile, AL, needlessly exposed patients to radiation in a kickback scheme that lasted nine years and cost Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare an estimated $522 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Overhead pages are a common sound in any hospital, but no one seems to use the same terminology or codes.
Anyone facing a hospital stay probably has heard the advice: Take someone with you to lend support, ask questions, and serve as a care partner and advocate.
Electronic records bring additional risks that must be managed.
