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Beyond Resumes: Why Psychological Testing Should Be Mandated for Healthcare's Top Leaders
Every industry that stakes its reputation, and its bottom line, on human performance has long recognized the power of psychological assessment in selecting leaders. From elite sports franchises deploying personality inventories to build championship teams, to aviation titans screening captains with cognitive and emotional resilience tests, the evidence is clear: hiring the right leader hinges on more than credentials and experience. EvaluCare advocates to test healthcare uppe

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May 285 min read
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Leading the Curve: How Early Adopters of Best Practices Drive Safer Care, and Why Laggards Put Patients at Risk
Healthcare is in constant evolution, with new evidence‑based practices, technologies, and safety protocols emerging daily. Yet not every hospital embraces these advances at the same pace. A growing body of evidence shows that early adopters, those institutions quick to integrate best practices. EvaluCare's medical care review services helps determine if organizations are slow to adopt the practices that could have prevented harm in medical malpractice cases.

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May 287 min read
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Healthcare: Adopt Lean Management Systems or Face Escalation in Patient Harm and Malpractice
Every day, hospitals juggle high patient volumes, complex clinical pathways, and relentless cost pressures. In response, many have turned to Lean management systems, adaptations of the Toyota Production System, to streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and enhance patient value. Yet despite decades of evidence and high‑profile success stories, systemic adoption of Lean remains sporadic. Evalucare can identify if an organization's quality program follows Lean principles to avo

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May 276 min read
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A Double‑Edged Sword: How Travel Nursing Can Undermine Patient Safety and Fuel Medical Malpractice Risk
When hospital staffing shortages become crises, travel nursing often appears as a silver bullet. Travel nurses, most often registered nurses contracted for short‑term assignments, offer flexibility and rapid deployment to understaffed units. Because travel nurses rotate frequently, lack institutional memory, and may not be fully versed in local safety protocols, they can inadvertently increase the risk of medical errors. EvaluCare can help review medical care when traveler ca

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May 276 min read
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Slow Healthcare Transformation: Increasing Suicide Risk & Malpractice
On average, over 130 Americans die by suicide every day, with more than 48,000 lives lost annually VA Research. Suicide rates climbed 37% from 2000 to 2018, dipped slightly in 2019–2020, and surged again in 2022 CDC. Yet the tragedy is not only the numbers—it’s that most people who die by suicide have recently interacted with the healthcare system. EvaluCare can help find justice by reviewing medical care for negligence.

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May 276 min read
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Ongoing & Focused Professional Practice Evaluation: Essential for Ensuring Quality and Preventing Medical Errors
Two critical components of this oversight are Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE). These structured processes are not only required for regulatory and accreditation standards but also serve as early warning systems for performance issues, reducing medical errors and enhancing patient outcomes. EvaluCare can help patients, families, and attorneys, by reviewing OPPE to illuminate whether a provider’s practice met e

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May 266 min read
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The Hidden Danger of Understaffing: How Inadequate Staffing Fuels Medical Errors Across the Care Continuum
In every corner of the healthcare system, from small rural clinics and fast‑paced urgent care centers to trauma‑focused emergency departments, busy hospital wards, and patients’ own homes, a major threat to patient safety often goes unnoticed: inadequate staffing.

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May 256 min read
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The Silent Crisis in Healthcare: Losing Our Most Experienced Quality Leaders
In the intricate ecosystem of healthcare, quality leaders and experts serve as the backbone, ensuring that patient care meets the highest standards. These quality professionals are instrumental in implementing safety protocols, analyzing adverse events, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. However, a growing concern threatens the stability of this system: the exodus of seasoned quality professionals.

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May 255 min read
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Why Hospitals That Design Quality Systems Around Regulatory Compliance Fall Short and How a Culture of Continuous Quality Improvement Can Transform Care
Healthcare professional completing a checklist next to a patient's bed, emphasizing compliance with regulations over continuous quality...

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May 175 min read
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The Hidden Crisis in Healthcare: Why Untrained Executives Are Stalling Transformation and Risking Quality & Safety
Transforming our healthcare system requires a skillset many healthcare leaders lack. With many executives primary training being in...

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May 177 min read
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The Hidden Threat to Patient Care: Average Leadership at the Top Driving Harm
Low performing executives just biding their time and not taking risks cause peril in their organizations. In the ever-evolving landscape...

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May 177 min read
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The Unsung Architects of Safer Healthcare: The Role of Quality Professionals in Hospitals and Health Systems
This blog explores the expansive and critical role of healthcare quality professionals, their methodologies, the domains they influence, and how their expertise is uniquely positioned to support patients harmed by medical malpractice through organizations like EvaluCare.

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Feb 18, 20224 min read
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