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| − | Currently there are four pyramids: (1) [[ | + | Currently there are four pyramids: (1) [[Attending Physician Pyramid of Punishment|attending physician]], (2) [[Nursing Pyramid of Punishment|nursing]], (3) [[Intern Pyramid of Punishment|intern]], and (4) [[Hospital Administrator Pyramid of Punishment|hospital administrator]].<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/11/joint-commission-patient-safety/ Joint Commission Announces Pyramids of Punishment for Patient Safety Violations]</ref> In the most severe violations, an attending physician, nurse, or intern can be punished by death. In the case of hospital administrators, they have the best pyramid as they are immune to punishment. |
Revision as of 04:04, 30 November 2016
A lovechild of the Joint Commission, the Pyramids of Punishment were created to penalize medical providers who violate patient safety measures.
Types of Pyramids of Punishment
Currently there are four pyramids: (1) attending physician, (2) nursing, (3) intern, and (4) hospital administrator.[1] In the most severe violations, an attending physician, nurse, or intern can be punished by death. In the case of hospital administrators, they have the best pyramid as they are immune to punishment.
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