By now, medical staffs know the purpose of focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE): It’s a focused review to evaluate a practitioner’s performance of newly requested privileges or privileges marred by competency concerns. It’s been several years since The Joint Commission rolled out...
Physicians who are elbow deep in their hospitals’ electronic clinical data systems may finally be recognized for their efforts to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of patient care. The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is advocating for the...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 7
Few would disagree that confidentiality is an important aspect of the medical staff services department (MSSD) to maintain. Yet the deeper meaning of its importance becomes apparent when you begin to think about the consequences of a breach of confidentiality. The results can include costly...
Disaster situations can be a breeding ground for malpractice lawsuits. From reduced staff to fewer resources, medical staffs may be exposed to the most legal risks during times of crisis. However, a solid disaster credentialing policy is one form of protection medical staffs can use to decrease...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 25
Myth: A physician who has not provided inpatient care services recently is incompetent
Truth: A physician with little or no inpatient volume may have poorer outcomes than a physician with high volumes, but the lack of volume alone does not indicate that the...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 25
This weekly column from The Greeley Company addresses current issues in peer review, bylaws and governance, credentialing and privileging, physician leadership,...
