Dealing with a disruptive physician is difficult enough when you have time to plan for an intervention and have others to help you. But what can you do when you are confronted by a disruptive physician during a committee meeting?
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 18
As I recently prepared a quality and peer review educational program for a medical staff, the hospital I was working with asked me to cover physician-nurse relations as well. As I thought about how to approach this, I realized that discussing it in the context of the six general competencies...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 17
As a member of the medical staff, your fellow physicians should have your unconditional respect as a colleague. This is the “social grease” of physician-to-physician relationships as we all want to work in a collegial environment. In short, people who trust each other, value each other’s company...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 17
The medical staff professional (MSP) is responsible for processing and maintaining applicants’ credentials files. MSPs may also be responsible for a number of other tasks, including re-screening applicants to ensure they continue to meet the minimum criteria necessary to reapply for membership...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 16
Communication is key to successfully leading the medical staff. Timely communication is essential to ensuring that physicians know and comply with policies and procedures; are aware of current challenges, long-term goals, and strategic plans; and are familiar with hospital news and current...
