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...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 32
Most medical staff bylaws have a section that describes "automatic suspensions." However, you may want to consider using the term automatic "relinquishment" instead since the word "suspension" conjures up the thought of fair hearings and due process.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 31
Physicians requesting a leave of absence should state the reason motivating his or her request (e.g. to attend an education program, participate in military maneuver, etc.) and how long the leave will last. If the leave was not for an extended period-less than three months-the practitioner...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 31
Tardy reapplication materials are one of the most common reappointment obstacles faced by the medical staff office. To remedy this situation, hospitals may opt to send a letter to the physician informing him or her that the time within which the practitioner was to submit an application has...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 31
Dear medical staff leader:It is often assumed that the skills that make a physician an excellent clinicians also help him or her become a great physician leader. This is not necessarily the case; in fact, the skill sets differ significantly. Physician leaders are oftentimes well-respected...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 30
Dear medical staff leader:
Healthcare organizations have used pre-application forms for many years as a way to deter applicants who do not meet specific qualifications set by the hospital from applying for membership or clinical privileges.
Many hospitals began using pre-applications...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 30
The proctor must have credentials that are equal to those of the proctored physician. In short, it is important that the proctor’s credentials match that of the proctored physician. This is even more important during the proctoring process than it is for peer review.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 30
Medical staff leaders must resolve all doubts about an applicant or reapplicant’s experience, education, training, references, health status, behavior, citizenship, etc.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 29
Physicians who understand how organizations use performance feedback reports are more likely to accept them. To secure medical staff buy in, it’s important that the organization take the time to educate the physicians about performance data collection and feedback reports.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 29
It is important that your job description detail to whom the physician leader is accountable and for what. This is not always clear at first, and lack of clarity can lead to friction and conflict.
