This week, CRC Daily covers hot quality topics. Since Monday, we’ve been granting all CRC e-newsletter readers and site visitors access to “Spend quality time,” a full-length, members-only article on the perks of driving alignment between quality and medical staff services functions. ...
Elizabeth "Libby" Snelson, JD, discusses what you need to look for in your bylaws to make sure board certification requirements are not causing unintended consequences to your medical staff.
Most people don’t realize the true definition of board certification. “It doesn’t mean only being certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS),” says ...
"Believe me, it is not a lot of fun reviewing and amending bylaws. But keep in mind, the bylaws are the most important governing document that the medical staff has."
The importance of medical staff bylaws should compel every hospital and its medical staff leaders to ensure that bylaws are adequate, accurate, and in compliance with applicable requirements. A...