The first intervention is collegial and only one person should carry it out. However, if the physician displaying disruptive behavior is particularly combative or litigious or if the medical staff leader anticipates significant resistance, it may be wise to have two people present.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 49
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 48
Maryland hospitals are applying their American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds toward secret shoppers to gauge just how much physicians and other healthcare workers comply with hand hygiene recommendations.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 48
Many medical executive committee (MEC) members take their posts in January, which is right around the corner. During the next few months, it is important to remember that new MEC members shouldn’t be thrown in with the sharks.
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 10, Issue 48
Standardize the case review method and scoring system to remove bias and make evaluation reports comparable across the board, as is done with concurrent or prospective FPPE. Many medical staffs use the same scoring method they developed for their peer review case process for FPPE.
