Musculoskeletal injuries tied to patient handling remain one of the most persistent safety risks in hospitals—not because policies are missing, but because execution at the bedside breaks down under real-world conditions.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 35, Issue 8
A recent court decision addressed the scope of Illinois' Medical Studies Act privilege and the evidentiary burden hospitals must satisfy when withholding credentialing and peer review documents from discovery.
While physicians generally understand that standards evolve over time, they also expect changes to be communicated clearly, introduced consistently, and applied fairly. When that doesn't happen, even necessary policy revisions can become a source of frustration.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 35, Issue 8
CMS requires that medical staffs have a policy for fair hearing and appeal. An applicant or individual holding a medical staff appointment is entitled to request a hearing when an unfavorable recommendation is made regarding staff membership and/or privileges.
