The ability to communicate calmly during stressful times is a critical skill for leaders. Performing well during these times will build confidence and trust within your team and foster teamwork. The following are tips to help improve communication when under pressure:
The medical staff bylaws and associated documents outline how the medical staff will organize and govern itself to carry out its board-delegated responsibilities to ensure the quality of care, which primarily depends on individuals granted privileges. At a minimum, they outline the credentialing...
Advanced practice professionals (APP) can bring valuable insight to medical staff committee roles and reduce the pressure on physician leaders to take on more than they can chew.
Encroaching physician shortages and quality-driven payment reforms are shaking up traditional medical staff compositions and changing the course of practitioner privileging and credentialing. As a result, growing ranks of midwives, NPs, PAs, clinical pharmacists, and other allied health...
During our medical staff quality committee meeting, one member commented that committee members should be compensated for their time, especially when serving on committees that involve reviewing material prior to the meeting. What are your thoughts on compensating committee members? Should...
