Starting with the next edition of The Joint Commission's Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals to be published this spring, The Joint Commission will change the term "disruptive behavior" to "behaviors that undermine a culture of safety." The accrediting agency...
It makes perfect sense-if hospitals standardize their clinical operations through accreditation standards, they will automatically improve their bottom line by eliminating waste and unnecessary costs. The right hand works with the left. It sounds easy in theory, but it is often...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2
With hospitals hiring more physician assistants (PA) and advanced practice nurses (APN), it is important for these advanced practice professionals to feel comfortable in their role and have a productive work environment. To do so, the medical staff office should focus on three areas.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2
"Make lemonade out of lemons." How many times do we hear this advice in the medical staff office? Don't answer that too loudly. As overused as the phrase may be, most MSPs would admit it is good advice. One particular function I performed recently reminded me of why...
Many states protect medical staff peer review information from discovery, meaning that a plaintiff's attorney cannot use it against individuals who participate in peer review. The purpose of the protection is to allow medical staffs to discuss peer review issues candidly and...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 21, Issue 2
The Joint Commission will no longer use the term "disruptive behavior" in standard LD.03.01.01, EPs 4 and 5. The term was removed from the EPs by The Joint Commission's accreditation committee and board of commissioners after physicians raised concerns about the ambiguity of the...
