Often, medical staffs throw new credentials committee members in with the sharks and hope that they know how to swim. These members are often left to figure out the details of their position on their own. This learn-as-...
In some hospitals, MSPs collect ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) data and help orchestrate the entire process. In other hospitals, the quality department owns OPPE, and MSPs simply disseminate the...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 7
By now, medical staffs know the purpose of focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE): It’s a focused review to evaluate a practitioner’s performance of newly requested privileges or privileges marred by competency concerns. It’s been several years since The Joint Commission rolled out...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 19, Issue 7
Few would disagree that confidentiality is an important aspect of the medical staff services department (MSSD) to maintain. Yet the deeper meaning of its importance becomes apparent when you begin to think about the consequences of a breach of confidentiality. The results can include costly...
Physicians who are elbow deep in their hospitals’ electronic clinical data systems may finally be recognized for their efforts to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of patient care. The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) is advocating for the...
Disaster situations can be a breeding ground for malpractice lawsuits. From reduced staff to fewer resources, medical staffs may be exposed to the most legal risks during times of crisis. However, a solid disaster credentialing policy is one form of protection medical staffs can use to decrease...
