This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, physician leadership,...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 51
When reviewing a physician’s ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) profile, do you as a physician leader feel that you have a complete picture of the physician’s practice in your hospital?
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 51
Why wouldn’t the board want individuals who are experts in their respective fields to enlighten other board members and support the board in making wise decisions involving extremely complex issues?
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 50
Hospitals should have a policy that clearly describes the circumstances under which it would seek the assistance of an external peer review organization. Prior to utilizing an external peer review organization, the hospital should do its due diligence in researching the different organizations’...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 50
If a physician is being proctored because of a potential competence issue, it is important for the proctor to stay calm and friendly when discussing opportunities for improvement with the proctoree. “Explain to them the problem and get their feedback; their perception may be completely different...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 50
In the January 2011 issue of Medical Staff Briefing, we discuss five tips for being a good proctor. One way to ensure that proctors carry out their responsibilities fully is to define the...
