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AllMed Gets High Scores in Annual Hospital Peer Review Client Survey. Were pleased to announce the results of our annual Hospital Peer Review Client Satisfaction Survey. This year, we surveyed more than 250 U.S. hospital professionals on their use of external peer review.
Stop Disruptive Behavior, Says New Joint Commission Standard. Concerned that bad behavior by hospital medical staff affects patient medical care and safety, the Joint Commission has issued a new standard that takes effect in January 2009.
Eight Steps to Policy and Procedure Development. The development and implementation of policies and procedures is one of the key factors in the successful operation of any organization. Policy governs the transition between an organizations mission and vision and its daily operation.
Failure to Aid Patient Promptly Lands Hospital in Court. A surgeon ordered calcium for a patient whose goiter had been removed. After the surgery, the patient didnt receive any calcium and went into respiratory failure. His family took legal action against the hospital.
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