Unfortunately, as the medical staff shares with physicians data that indicate an opportunity for improvement, some physicians choose to push back rather than modify their behavior. Physicians who have a tendency to refute the data will claim that it’s the information (not their performance) that is flawed.  These reactions are not in accordance with a culture of continuous performance improvement.

Staffing shortages and the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare workers’ mental health are the top patient safety concerns for 2022, according to ECRI. The nonprofit patient safety organization recently released a special report  highlighting the top threats along with recommended actions to mitigate them. 

The Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District (the "Court") recently paved the way for a medical resident's wrongful termination claim against a university to move forward by affirming a trial court's denial of a motion for summary judgment filed by the university.

To make the process for physicians to maintain their certification more meaningful and convenient, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) recently adopted new standards for its continuing certification process.