Medical Economics November 29, 2022
CMS publishes memo to reinforce safety standards for physicians, support staff, and patients.
Health care leaders are on notice that physicians, support staff, and patients deserve and expect care settings free from violence.
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Center for Clinical Standards and Quality published its latest memo on workplace violence in hospitals, a problem that has grown since 2011.
“Exposure to workplace violence hazards come at a high cost; however, with appropriate controls in place, it can be addressed,” the notice said. “CMS will continue to enforce the regulatory expectations that patient and staff have an environment that prioritizes their safety to ensure effective delivery of healthcare.”
Because of the risk, health care leadership must...
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