Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 21

The Kadlec Medical Center case: Lessons learned

May 28, 2008

This month, the U.S. District Court for the eastern division of Louisiana overturned t decision against Lakeview Regional Medical Center, stating that an “affirmative duty to disclose does not exist absent of a fiduciary and confidential relationship.” Based on this mixed message, what are the...

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 20

Ask the expert: What constitutes disruptive behavior?

May 21, 2008

Is it disruptive behavior or just a bad mood? It is important to include specific examples of disruptive behavior in your policy.

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 20

Tip of the week: MSPs need to learn to delegate

May 21, 2008

Whether you’re on your own in the medical staff office (MSO) or you manage other staff members, you may find that some tasks are more appropriately accomplished in other departments or by a member of your MSO staff other than yourself. The inability to delegate can be one of the greatest drains...

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 20

EC.9.10: The "other" EOC standard

May 21, 2008

Unlike the first seven standards, EC.9.10 does not require a written management plan. Therefore, it is often overlooked. This can easily get a hospital in trouble because Joint Commission surveyors will ask just as many questions about EC.9.10 as they will about the first seven standards. In...

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 19

Ask the expert: Should physicians be paid to perform peer reviews?

May 14, 2008

The answer to this question is based on a number of factors, including to what degree your medical staff culture will even allow physicians to be paid for administrative tasks.

Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 9, Issue 19

Tip of the week: Physicians need to let go of chart review

May 14, 2008

The biggest obstacle to successfully using review, rate, and rule indicators seems to be physician’s reluctance to let go of traditional chart review.

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