Tips to help impaired physicians

Physician age, addiction, and disruptive behavior are common concerns for the medical staff. Taking a proactive approach to address impairment issues will help the medical staff ensure patient safety, protect physicians' rights, and reduce the hospital’s lawsuit risk. Join us on Wednesday, December 9, for the 90-minute webcast, The Medical Staff’s Role in Modifying Practice for Age, Health, or Physician Impairment. Expert speakers Samuel J. Furci, MPA, and Patricia A. Furci, RN, MA, Esq., will discuss best practices for developing and maintaining bylaws and policies, provide guidance on the appropriate physician treatment programs, and share insight on when to report incidents to the National Practitioner Data Bank. They will also discuss how to evaluate the hospital’s efforts and when to modify physicians' privileges.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
 

• Identify the importance of following pre-established criteria to address practice issues
• Analyze and discuss policy elements that should be addressed regarding age, health, or impairment
• Understand issues related to voluntary and mandated treatment program tracks
• Evaluate your practice for the risk of negligent credentialing due to decisions made regarding practitioner age, health, or impairment

To see the agenda and for more information, click here.