How often have you heard it said that a medical staff leader was selected because he or she was not at a particular meeting? If the physician had been present at that meeting, he or she would have likely declined the invitation to become involved with leadership for a number of reasons: lack of...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 12
Hospitals navigating accreditation and reimbursement challenges often overlook two seemingly unrelated issues: ISO 9001 certification and durable medical equipment (DME) product compliance.
Fragmented data. Unclear accountability. Underreporting. These are common challenges that workplace violence (WPV) prevention programs must address to keep up with Joint Commission and OSHA expectations.
It can be difficult sometimes to justify holding meetings. But they are an important tool for communication in any organization, especially healthcare institutions. The following are some effective ways that the medical staff services office can support meeting efficiency.
Some organizations require signed releases when someone requests information about a physician—but others do not. The reality of an organization releasing information without prior approval, such as during the credentialing and privileging processes, could be an unwelcome surprise for a...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 34, Issue 12
Recently, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts (the “Court”) reversed a lower court’s decision in the case of a man who died at a hospital while waiting for radiology treatment. The lower court ruled against the plaintiff suing on behalf of her husband, but the Court’s reversal ruled in her favor...
