Medical staffs often struggle to fill leadership positions because they require training and experience. Therefore, when they find someone willing to do it year after year, they may want to reappoint him or her to the position. But is this okay?
As the economy continues to grow, people are beginning to emphasize their desire for a better work environment. In recent years, we have seen growing unionization in the workplace, as well as strikes and protests from employees in numerous fields. With that comes the question of whether it is...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 2
A motion before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (the “Court”) to compel production of a hospital’s PowerPoint® presentation was recently denied because it was considered privileged under the Pennsylvania Peer Review Protection Act (PRPA).
Medical staff leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring quality care through rigorous credentialing, privileging, and performance evaluations of the medical staff. Yet, a gap often exists between these leaders and the governing body responsible for overseeing hospital operations. Bridging this gap...
At minimum, a referring provider expects the hospitalist to provide notification on admission of his or her patient to the hospital, updates that include any acute changes in patient status, and notification of patient discharge. Daily correspondence by voicemail, fax, e-mail, or other means (e....
