Physician Leader Monthly November 2022
In this issue:
- Joint Commission Journal: A study in the November issue provides pragmatic guidance for healthcare organizations to address diagnostic errors.
Revision to Sentinel Event Policy definition of sexual abuse/assault
The definition of a sexual abuse/assault event has been revised in The Joint Commission’s Sentinel Event Policy to now include social media and related technology. The revision goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
In other news
Safety briefing part of survey process starting in January 2023
Revisions to EC, LS chapters set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023
Dr. Perlin to deliver address on future of staffing during Modern Healthcare virtual briefing
New FAQs on COVID-19 guidance for wearing masks in healthcare settings
Calling pathologists, oncologists and psychiatrists – Join our virtual Career Fair on Dec. 7
Newly released
Outpatient Surgery article on wrong-site surgeries by Joint Commission board member Pellegrini
The October issue of AORN’s Outpatient Surgery publication features an article, “A Culture of Safety Stops Wrong-Site Surgeries Cold,” authored by Carlos Pellegrini, MD, FACS, a Joint Commission board member. Note: This article published Oct. 20, 2022; Joint Commission Resources and the Center for Transforming Healthcare have now merged.
In other news
NAHQ releases Healthcare Quality and Safety Workforce Report
Recognition
Dr. McKee recognized on Modern Healthcare’s Top Diversity Leaders List
In the media
Health Equity, Environmental Sustainability, Workforce: The Joint Commission’s Three Strategic Priorities | NEJM Catalyst
Q&A: The Joint Commission's Dr. Haytham Kaafarani on safety priorities, care disparities and more | Patient Safety Beat
Surgeon general, National Academy of Medicine release frameworks on supporting workers' mental health | FierceHealthcare
Geisinger, Rush, Oracle Cerner and more partner to share social determinants of health data in EHRs | Becker's Hospital Review
Understand Structural Barriers to Creating a Culture of Well-Being | American College of Surgeons