What are some 'Joint Commission horror stories' in the healthcare industry?

Some 'hcahps horror stories' are related to incorrect medical records. A wrong diagnosis or treatment plan might be based on inaccurate information in the patient's file. For instance, if the wrong allergy is noted, a patient could be given a medication that causes a severe reaction. This can have extremely dangerous consequences for the patient's health and well - being.

A shocking one was when a hospital was found to have a major problem with its medication management system. Medications were being stored in improper conditions, and there were no proper checks in place to ensure the right medications were given to the right patients. This led to several cases of patients receiving the wrong drugs or incorrect dosages.

A common commission horror story is about a graphic designer. A client commissioned a logo design. The designer presented several drafts, but the client gave very vague feedback like 'I don't like it, make it better'. After many rounds of revisions, the client finally chose one of the initial designs. However, when it came time to pay, the client tried to haggle down the price, claiming that the work wasn't that much effort. Another example is a software developer who was commissioned to create a custom software. The client didn't clearly define the scope of the project at the start. As the developer worked, the client kept adding new features, which led to a never - ending project and a lot of unpaid extra work.

In the service industry, a real commission horror story can be that of a delivery person. They get a commission based on the number of deliveries. A company might overload them with deliveries in an unrealistic time frame. For example, a delivery person was given 20 deliveries in a 3 - hour span in a very large city with traffic. They couldn't complete all the deliveries on time, and the company deducted a large part of their commission. Also, a masseuse might be commissioned for a series of massages for a client. The client might not show up for some of the appointments without prior notice. The masseuse has reserved the time for the client and loses out on potential income from other clients, yet the client still expects the remaining massages at the original price with no compensation for the missed ones.

Sure. In the service industry, like in a restaurant. A waiter was promised a commission for getting a large party to order a special expensive wine. He convinced the party to go for it. But then the restaurant management decided that the wine was on a special promotion and so no commission would be given. The waiter was really disappointed as he had really worked hard to promote it.

I heard of a case where an artist took on a commission. The client gave very unclear instructions. The artist worked for weeks thinking they were on the right track. But when they presented the work, the client was furious, saying it wasn't what they wanted at all. The artist not only didn't get paid but also lost materials and time. It was a nightmare because the lack of clear communication led to a total disaster for the artist.

One horror story is when a salesperson was promised a large commission for closing a big deal. They worked hard, got the deal done, but then the company changed the commission structure at the last minute and they got a pittance. It was a total bait - and - switch.

A well - known DRG success story is that of a large medical center. After implementing DRG, they noticed a significant improvement in patient flow. They were able to schedule surgeries and treatments more efficiently because they had a better understanding of the resources required for each DRG. This led to shorter waiting times for patients and increased patient satisfaction.

One success story is the implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) in a small rural hospital. By using EHRs, doctors could access patient information more quickly. This led to faster diagnoses and reduced the time patients had to wait for treatment. It also improved communication between different departments in the hospital.

One horror story is long waiting times. For example, in some systems, patients might have to wait months for non - urgent surgeries like a knee replacement. This can cause a great deal of pain and inconvenience for the patient, and may even lead to their condition worsening over time.