Has your hospital's physician orientation program kept up with your medical staff changes? The best programs include only the relevant departments, don't provide redundant information, and take as little time as possible. Also, while it's true that computerization has its place, face time can be...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 12
The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the accrediting arm of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), announced in mid-October that it had been acquired by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The deal marks the first time two organizations with...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 12
Effective FPPE programs start with basic understanding of the difference between proctors and preceptors, as outlined in Proctoring, FPPE, and Practitioner Competency Assessment: A Clinical Leader's Guide, by Todd Sagin, MD, JD.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 12
The specialty of urgent care medicine occupies the space between family and emergency medicine, and urgent care physicians provide immediate care for patients with low-acuity medical concerns, such as minor fractures and cuts. Urgent care facilities may be freestanding medical clinics, clinics...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 24, Issue 12
With a few word changes, the six core competencies for clinicians can become six core competencies for MSPs. You can customize these core competencies to gauge your own job performance and to help others understand the importance of what you do and what you can offer to your organization.