Each hospital must determine how far back to verify applicant’s healthcare-related employment, appointments, and/or privilege history. Bearing in mind that the purpose of checking with former affiliations and employers is to determine current competence, it is not unreasonable to think that...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 44
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 43
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to participate in The Greeley Medical Staff Institute Symposium in sunny Naples, FL November 8-9. Based on your feedback, we have developed an educational event that will provide you with what you need most.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 43
In most organizations, the hospital or parent institution incurs the cost of focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE). In some locales, however, the medical staff treasure pays.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 43
Correct job descriptions are critical, not only to set appropriate expectations for the hospitalist candidate, but to ensure patient safety and overall hospital effectiveness.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 43
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 42
If your medical staff office’s existing credentialing software helps you create and generate credentialing reports but gets a failing grade for compatibility with your privilege forms, don’t start from scratch.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 42
A common mistake many medical staff services departments (MSSD) make is to combine a physician’s clinical evaluation request and the hospital affiliation verification request. Combining these requests can cause delays in getting the information MSPs need to complete the reappointment process.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 42
Meetings almost always include action items that call for group decision-making. Some action items require creativity and brainstorming, while others require more forceful negotiation and trade-offs.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 42
Don’t forget to check your mailbox (electronic or otherwise) to get the latest medical staff news. Here’s what you’ll find in the November issue of Medical Staff Briefing:
