A look at the patient safety literature as well as recent popular media leaves no doubt that what is currently coined "disruptive provider behavior" is detrimental to the delivery of safe patient care. There have been numerous case studies, culture surveys, articles, and even peer-reviewed...
The National Quality Forum (NQF) released a list of approved serious reportable events (SRE) in June. The list includes 25 updated events and four new events.
When core measures data are out of compliance for _____________ or more consecutive quarters, you should analyze the data and take steps to improve results.
The Joint Commission is seeking panel members for its new project to assess and implement standardized performance measures specifically addressing the needs of critical access hospitals.
Because a new class of medical school graduates begins their residencies in July, the month has a reputation for having more errors and higher mortality rates.
