In some form or another, almost every practitioner has either heard of or been involved in a privileging criteria dispute. Fortunately, there are ways to resolve the situation—or to avoid it altogether.
Adhere to two important principles when creating criteria that could potentially be...
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the U.S. healthcare system in ways not seen in modern times, as floods of patients have overwhelmed hospitals and healthcare facilities. Healthcare workers are being asked to take on some of the hardest work during the coronavirus pandemic. Many are working...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 29, Issue 7
Physicians’ desire to function professionally and act in the best interest of patients and their families influences and even determines every action they take. However, this dedication sometimes leads to psychosocial issues that can jeopardize their health and job performance. Stress, along...
Last month, Medical Staff Briefing featured part one of a Q&A with Jonathan Goldner, DO, MMM, FCCP, FCCM. This Q&A centered on how MSPs and physician executives can successfully implement an aging practitioners policy at their organizations. The conversation continues in this second...
It is important to have a crystal-clear definition of investigation in your bylaws. A failure to do so could have serious implications for your organization in reporting to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). You may hear the term bright line applied to the definition of investigation....