Although hospitalists are well aware of their programs’ resource utilization and case management goals, they may lose sight of those goals during the course of their busy days. They may feel like they need an extra set of arms and legs and a...
This column concludes a series devoted to the many medical staff models that have cropped up in recent years. This series has also discussed how you can implement these models in your own medical staffs.
There are five components of a truly effective medical staff. Last month’s column explored three of the five: culture, collaboration, and communication. This month, we conclude with the remaining two: medical staff structure and processes and leadership.
Often, medical staff bylaws describe the processes for nominating, electing, and removing medical staff officers. However, bylaws often lack details new leaders need to know to hit the ground running or experienced leaders need to maintain optimal performance.
Last month, I explained that many medical staff leaders are still challenged in maintaining effective and relevant medical staff structures. This month’s column will explore three of the five facets of effective medical staffs: culture, collaboration, and communication. I...
Often, medical staffs throw new credentials committee members in with the sharks and hope that they know how to swim. These members are often left to figure out the details of their position on their own. This learn-as-...
