Every workplace has its share of cranky, rude, or passive aggressive staff members, but when that person is a physician, patient safety is at risk. More than three-quarters (77%) of respondents to a 2008 Joint Commission survey said they had witnessed disruptive behavior by physicians, and 67% agreed that disruptive […]
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Disruptive doctors can compromise patient care
Ben Amirault | 22 April, 2013
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NPs Less Likely to Be Named in Malpractice Suit
Nurse practitioners (NP) are less likely to be named in a malpractice suit than physician assistants or physicians. According to research conducted by the Federation of State Medical Boards, “NPs may decrease [malpractice] liability, at least as viewed through the lens of a national reporting system.” From 1991 to 2007, […]
Ben Amirault | 14 January, 2013
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Day in the Life: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Speaker, and Media Consultant
Editor’s note: To conclude our NP Week celebration, we are posting articles that show the daily life for three nurse practitioners who work in different settings. We think you will enjoy this look into the different roles NPs play in our nation’s healthcare industry. As an NP, speaker, and consultant, […]
Barton Team | 16 November, 2012
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Day in the Life: Running a Nurse Practitioner House Call Practice
Editor’s Note: To conclude our NP Week celebration, we are posting articles that show the daily life for three nurse practitioners who work in different settings. We think you will enjoy this look into the different roles NPs play in our nation’s healthcare industry. You can find the other Day […]
Ben Amirault | 16 November, 2012
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Ten Great Tips for Locum Tenens Physicians and NPs
Be accessible. The locum tenens market moves at a quick pace. In the time it takes to return a phone call or email, the assignment that you may have really wanted could be filled by someone else. Make sure you have a complete collection of all your credentialing materials. It […]
Barton Team | 25 October, 2011
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Short Staffed? Tips for Choosing a Locum Tenens Company
The locum tenens staffing industry is very competitive. If you’re in need of physician or nurse practitioner coverage, you certainly have many locum tenens companies to choose from. Here are some factors to consider when exploring locum tenens agencies: The Business Model Many locum tenens agencies are reactive in nature […]
Barton Team | 25 August, 2011
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Locum Tenens Credentialing Tips
Without question, navigating the credentialing process is among the most critical aspects of the locum tenens staffing process. When you’re only a few steps away from taking advantage of a great locum tenens job, the last thing you want to be doing is trying to track down a missing document […]
Barton Team | 26 July, 2011
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New to Locum Tenens? A Definition From Barton Associates
Updated January 2019 One of the most common questions we see at Barton Associates is, simply, what is locum tenens? There is quite a bit of confusion in the healthcare staffing industry surrounding locum tenens. We’re hoping that this definition will help to clarify what the term means, what these […]
Barton Team | 22 July, 2011
