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...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 25
During your next medical staff meeting, try this exercise: Have everyone in the room read the case study below and decide individually whether or not Community Hospital should hire Dr. Brown. Then, ask everyone to share why he or she chose that particular outcome. Set aside 15 minutes for a...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 11, Issue 25
In the past, institutions often relied solely on references supplied by the applicant. But now it is recommended, and in some instances required, that the institution identify which individuals may submit references.
