Proctoring and the performance of FPPE provides a valuable service to patients and the medical community. It protects patients and can help a colleague identify opportunities to improve the quality of the care he or she delivers. Many medical staff bylaws declare participation in...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 8
New Jersey has two types of “surgery centers.” Of the 300 registered surgery centers, about half are traditional licensed ambulatory surgical centers (ASC). They fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health. The other half are registered physician surgical practices, known as “one-...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 8
Although advances in technology have helped address the issue of retained surgical items, experts agree that communication and culture are key to reducing incidences.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 8
The Appellate Court of Illinois’ First Judicial District (the “Court”) reversed a trial court’s discovery order, finding that a hospital met the burden of proof establishing that certain documents are privileged under the Medical Studies Act (the “Act”).
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 27, Issue 8
