Sometimes it is not the group that makes a decision in a meeting. Rather, it is a few dominant individuals who monopolize the discussion and leave no room for less assertive meeting attendees to speak. Those who are hesitant about voicing their opinions might need encouragement, and a...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 1
In the February issue of Medical Staff Briefing, Anne Roberts, CPCS, CPMSM, senior director of medical affairs at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, shares some of her tips for being a strong MSP leader.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 1
Existing practitioners will maintain their current privileges until implementation of the new core privileging forms. During implementation, each practitioner will be required to request the same privileges he or she currently holds using the new core form for his or her specialty.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 12, Issue 1
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 52
A medical leave of absence is a leave granted for health concerns, usually 45 days or longer, that is not reportable to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). By granting a leave of absence, the credentials committee and MEC protect patients without terminating the physician from the...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 52
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
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 51
A nonretaliation policy makes it clear that reporting improper conduct is a duty of all staff members, and it articulates the disciplinary consequences of any effort to punish an employee for carrying out this duty.