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.
Peer review expert Robert J. Marder, MD, provides best practices for moving to a multispecialty model of peer review and improving the overall culture regarding peer review.
This month, we will discuss your personal preparation for a medical staff leader position. The following list is a series of dos and don’ts when getting ready to assume leadership.
Developing your strengths in credentialing and privileging is not an easy task—it takes commitment and loyalty to processes, standards, and policies. Many credentialing and privileging specialists develop a penchant for independently researching and maintaining resources to stay current and...
