One of the most frequent questions I have heard over the past several months has been how to develop a policy pertaining to disruptive physician behavior. Although ways to address this issue differ from one hospital to another, a solid policy will always have...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 33
Many medical staffs are adopting a zero-tolerance policy with regard to disruptive behavior, but some hospitals are confused about what exactly it entails. This confusion is because this phrase has been defined as strict and less strict.
The strict definition implies that a single...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 33
Physician leaders must understand their organizational roles. They must help colleagues understand the authority and responsibilities of each physician leader. They also must coach colleagues to examine carefully their own organization roles. Keep in mind that understanding the limits of...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 33
What is your medical staff culture? The answer is more important than you think.The true measure of an organization's culture is how people behave within the organization. In some medical staffs, the behavior is generally consistent with the stated mission,...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 32
Entering the applicant's name into a search engine such as Google (www.Google.com) can yield surprising results. Occasional behavior lands physicians in the media, either because of a civil or criminal litigation. Although information discovered on the...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 32
Credential files shall be controlled by an outgoing and logging system. When a practitioner's file is removed from the file cabinet, an out guide shall be inserted indicating the date, time, and person removing it, as well as the reason and current placement. When a file is viewed or removed for...