As I recently prepared a quality and peer review educational program for a medical staff, the hospital I was working with asked me to cover physician-nurse relations as well. As I thought about how to approach this, I realized that discussing it in the context of the six general competencies...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 17
As a member of the medical staff, your fellow physicians should have your unconditional respect as a colleague. This is the “social grease” of physician-to-physician relationships as we all want to work in a collegial environment. In short, people who trust each other, value each other’s company...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 17
The medical staff professional (MSP) is responsible for processing and maintaining applicants’ credentials files. MSPs may also be responsible for a number of other tasks, including re-screening applicants to ensure they continue to meet the minimum criteria necessary to reapply for membership...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 16
Communication is key to successfully leading the medical staff. Timely communication is essential to ensuring that physicians know and comply with policies and procedures; are aware of current challenges, long-term goals, and strategic plans; and are familiar with hospital news and current...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 16
When consulting with clients, I frequently ask them how they are complying with EC.8.10, one of the lesser known environment of care (EOC) standards. Many times I receive blank looks and answers indicating they were not aware of this standard. While the seven well-known EOC standards are usually...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 16
Traditionally, a peer has been defined as an individual in the same specialty. However, as inpatient medical practice has become more complex, with multiple specialties involved in patient care and numerous handoffs among practitioners, that definition has proved to be too limited for effective...
