Our topic for this column is one that is not often written about or focused on by various regulatory bodies. No one would argue that hospitals do not have their fair share of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Hospitals regularly schedule ongoing reviews of medical staff bylaws,...
For healthcare organizations, the provision of contract services continues to evolve. Traditionally, it was common to find hospitals contracting for housekeeping and food services. Today, given the increasing pressure on hospitals for financial viability and the advent of telehealth, it is not...
1. Credibility: Without this, all else is for naught. It is absolutely essential that a leader is credible and trustworthy in order to lead others. The effective leader leads by example, by demonstrating a life lived with honesty and integrity. The leader earns the...
This month we examine the increasing use of performance evaluations for medical staff leaders—both elected and appointed. It is important to start with why a performance evaluation system should be considered.
Although the goals of competency assessment are the same for advanced practice professionals (APP) and physicians, the way in which the medical staff goes about it may differ. The medical staff should work with APPs to develop the process, which may include defining specific quality indicators...
With over 100,000 physician assistants (PA) in practice and predictions that the number will continue to grow, healthcare organizations are increasingly relying on these practitioners to fill patient-care needs. This means that like with physicians, it is up to the medical staff to monitor and...
The use of temporary privileges is necessary but should be at best limited. Some organizations, however, continue to fall into the habit of overusing this option. If your organization consistently relies on temporary privileges as a means of privileging, the question that must be asked is—why?...
