A physician conduct policy establishes clear expectations to which all medical staff members must adhere. Keep the following in mind when developing such expectations:
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 11
This past week, members of HCPro's medical staff talk group raised the question of whether the medical staff office (MSO) can share National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers with other organizations.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 11
An important support system and core process for the medical staff is communication. Effective communicate can promote a sense of ownership and participation among the large body of physicians who spend only a small portion of their time at the hospital.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 11
Sometimes it is not truly the group that makes the decision, but rather a few dominant individuals who monopolize the discussion and leave no room for less aggressive meting attendees to speak. Those who are hesitant to voice their opinion might need encouragement, and a participatory-style...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 11
Focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE), a requirement introduced by The Joint Commissions' 2007 medical staff standards, creates significant challenges for everyone tasked with privileging duties. FPPE requirements raise the bar for medical staffs and medical staff professionals by...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 11
If a physician who has agreed to serve on the ED on-call roster does not respond, he or she is subject to potential monetary fines up to $50,000 per incident and lost of his or her Medicare participation. A physician's failure or refusal to respond that results in a transfer of a patient must be...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 10
Because much of proctoring is similar to peer review, many medical staffs consider asking the peer review committee to oversee the proctoring process. Although this model is possible, it is not advisable.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 10
Because much of proctoring is similar to peer review, many medical staffs consider asking the peer review committee to oversee the proctoring process. Although this model is possible, it is not advisable.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 8, Issue 10
When the medical staff asks a department chair to assign physician proctors for a newly appointed medical staff member, he or she should delegate the responsibilities as follows:
