According to a study in the Sept. 23/30 issue of JAMA, fatigue isn’t the only factor that increases the likelihood that a physician will make a medical error. Other factors, such as financial and familial distress, also...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 40
As an MSP, you likely present to a wide range of individuals: medical staff members, committee and department chairs, hospital administrators, department managers, and board members. Some of these people may be your superiors. When at all possible, make suggestions and ask for recommendations....
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 40
Perception data differ from clinical data in that it is based on how others view our performance in areas that are relatively subjective, such as communication. Your organization probably has perception data on physicians already available.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 40
The first three weeks of each month, this weekly column from The Greeley Company will address current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, and...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 39
A new study in Archives of Surgery suggest that hospitals do not consistently require physicians to be board certified to receive privileges. Out of the 109 hospitals that were surveyed, only 5% required surgeons to...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 39
Medical staff leaders need to be cognizant of diversity-related conflicts between individual members of the medical staff, as well as conflicts between medical staff members and hospital staff with culturally diverse backgrounds. Here are some tips to help you develop a successful leadership...
