Are medical staff leadership positions voluntary or compensated? If they are compensated, who pays? Once again, the approach and answer to these questions are a direct reflection of an organization’s culture, as there are no prescriptions on how to do this nor is there one way to accomplish this...
Nobody likes a bully, and as we all know, bullies can come in many shapes and sizes. In the healthcare setting, bullying is a disruptive behavior that threatens the safety and well-being of both patients and staff.
The term “benchmark” originates from the chiseled horizontal marks surveyors made in stone structures, into which an angle-iron was placed to form a “bench” for a leveling rod for accurate future use. The meaning came from a long tract of level, elevated land called a bench. More recently, this...
With the new year comes new practice authority for many advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) working in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system. Certified nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse midwives now have full practice authority “when acting...
This month we explore the answer to a seemingly straightforward question. Should medical staff leadership positions be elected (by the organized medical staff) or appointed (by the hospital administration)? Depending on the culture of your organization and its medical staff, this question is...
Onboarding can be an arduous process for physician leaders and MSPs, even when things go smoothly. More and more, organizations are hearing about providers’ experience of onboarding—including their frustration when application turnaround times are long, processes are repetitive, and...
Peer review expert Robert J. Marder, MD, gives best practices for moving to a multispecialty model of peer review and improving the overall culture regarding peer review.
Three categories of advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) now have full practice authority within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system when acting within their scope of employment. This stepped up authority, the result of a final rule announced on December 14, 2016, extends to...
The increasing trend in adverse actions associated with licensure underscores the importance of establishing sound credentialing practices to protect patient safety and avoid negligent credentialing claims.
