As hospitals' medical staffs change, many organizations are reviewing the composition of their credentials committee and what is expected of members-and medical services professionals are wondering who should be on the credentials committee and for how long.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 11
In the past decade, as improving patient safety became a major initiative, healthcare organizations began to look at how companies and agencies in other fields minimize failures and prevent errors. Many are now taking a closer look at high-reliability training as a way to...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 11
Chances are good that your medical services department has already been given the challenging task of assessing a telemedicine providers’ competency or for a practitioner who is using a new technology or procedure. If not, these tasks are likely on the horizon.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 11
Gone are the days where medical marijuana was only available in a few progressive states. Currently, 20 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws allowing physicians to recommend medical marijuana to patients.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 22, Issue 11
Having a competent, engaged chief of staff (aka medical staff president, medical staff chairman) is a key factor in a medical services professional's job satisfaction. It goes beyond liking the individual on a personal basis. The physician leader whom the medical staff services...
