Last December, The Joint Commission (TJC) announced it would be eliminating the term “licensed independent practitioner” (LIP) from its standards. The TJC glossary previously stated the following definition for an LIP: “An individual permitted by law and by the organization to provide care,...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 32, Issue 5
Critical access hospitals (CAH) that are accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) will now have the option to create a single, unified medical staff if they are part of a multihospital system. TJC has created a new standard in the Medical Staff chapter, MS.01.01.05, which states, “Multihospital...
Despite the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration this week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced a six-month extension of the temporary rule that allowed physicians to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine without an in-person evaluation...
Last week we talked about the actions that should trigger the fair hearing and appeal due process. This week, let's talk about and clearly state what actions should not trigger a fair hearing. In general, unless an adverse recommendation pertains to clinical incompetence or unprofessional...
The Joint Commission’s move to extend the reappointment period for medical providers from two years to every three years has been met with a mixture of support and concern among credentialing leaders and medical staff. While the extension may offer administrative convenience, concerns have been...
