Picture a patient that is being prepped for surgery: Instead of counting down from 10 as the anesthesia kicks in, the patient shouts, “Lights, camera, action!”
Every hospital faces unique challenges, and devises unique solutions, when looking for the best way to manage FPPE. For example, Longmont (Colo.) United Hospital has implemented a singularly effective form for tracking FPPE within its radiology unit. In describing how that form...
The Appellate Court of Connecticut affirmed a lower court’s decision to set aside a jury verdict in favor of a physician in a medical malpractice case after the physician’s attorney violated the state’s peer review statute.
When reviewing compliance regarding FPPE/OPPE, we find some issues result from a fragmented approach to the privileging process. Although many facilities have successfully implemented FPPE/OPPE requirements, some facilities are still troubled by the proverbial round peg in the square hole.
Past Peer Review Boot Camp participants have said, “The boot camp should be mandatory training for PRC chairs and members," and “Greeley is the expert in peer review." Join us in Colorado Springs June 13-15 and see for yourself why peer review by physician experts for physicians works.
