The conviction of former Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurse RaDonda Vaught in March for negligent homicide and gross neglect of an impaired adult due to a medical error made headlines nationwide. Organizations such as the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and the American...
Medical staff policies are intended to strengthen a hospital or health system by describing preferred practices, setting practitioner and staff expectations, promoting standardization, and providing guidance through the maze of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and third-party...
During the Credentialing Resource Center Virtual Symposium, held June 28–29, speakers discussed how to get applicants to return required information in a timely manner and what applicant information needs to be reported to the governing board.
It’s a changing world in credentialing for MSPs, with many external forces affecting day-to-day duties. But it’s also a new era teeming with opportunities for progression and learning.
As a medical staff leader, you will be called upon to run meetings. Meetings are often necessary to get work done. They may be in the service of directly carrying out a key responsibility delegated to the medical staff by the governing board. Or they may be required to meet some standard of a...
Five years ago, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLCC) officially launched its expedited licensure process. Its objectives are to make the licensure process more efficient for physicians who practice in multiple states, while maintaining the integrity and standards of...
During the Credentialing Resource Center Virtual Symposium, held June 28–29, speakers fielded many questions about the current challenges MSPs face, such as new technology and learning to work with the enrollment department. The following is an excerpt from the live Q&A session that was held...
Medical staffs have various documents that address how they self-govern themselves. All medical staffs are required to have medical staff bylaws. Frequently, the medical staff may also have rules and regulations, policies and procedures, or both. What is the difference between all these...
During the Credentialing Resource Center Virtual Symposium, held June 28–29, speakers fielded many questions on going beyond the basics of credentialing. Many MSPs are now looking at how to become effective managers and lead process changes at their organizations. The following is an excerpt...
Credentialing teams face the prospect of more and more problematic physicians applying for jobs. How can these teams do their part to ensure an acceptable level of care that ultimately protects patients?
