Featured blog post: Resources roundup for MS.01.01.01

Did you blink and miss it? Even though it took three years for it to release its final version, The Joint Commission announced in March the long-awaited medical bylaws standard, MS.01.01.01 (formerly MS.1.20). The standard will become effective on March 31, 2011. The cliffs notes version of the changes include the following points:

• The medical executive committee (MEC) is accountable to both the governing body and medical staff
• The medical staff has the ability to recommend amendments to the governing body with or without the MEC
   

To read the rest of the need-to-know list of changes and where you can find more educational resources regarding MS.01.01.01, visit www.MedicalStaffLeader.com.