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Surgeon sued for double booking surgery

There’s a reason why the American College of Surgeons (ACS) recommends asking patients if they’re okay with a concurrent surgery before operating. A Manhattan doctor found that out the hard way, after two former patients sued him last month for $14 million.

Briefings on Accreditation and Quality

Chain of command: Succession planning must be specific to leadership role, not an individual

You’re working at a hospital during an emergency (e.g., a hurricane). But the person who’s supposed to take the lead is out sick or on vacation, or is distracted from duty because a family member is in danger. Do you know who’s supposed to take that person’s place?



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Analyzing the Hospital Life Safety Survey, Third Edition

December 19, 2017



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