A Closer Look at The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Proposed Patient Safety Structural Measure

Patient safety is a critical component of healthcare quality. Despite significant advancements, preventable harm remains a significant concern in healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) to improve patient safety in hospital settings. This new quality measure will assess how hospitals implement safety…

The Need for Peer Supporters as Part of an Integrated Support Model

The Need for Peer Supporters as Part of an Integrated Support Model

Turnover, Burnout, and Psychological Safety: Why Peer Support is Necessary Twenty-five percent. That is how many frontline clinicians indicate that they might leave their current employer due to a lack of system support. Healthcare is experiencing turnover next only to hospitality induced by higher burnout and lower engagement. Psychological safety is at an all-time low,…