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Bylaws are rules and a framework adopted by an organization chiefly for the government of its members and the management of its affairs. In general, bylaws should outline the administrative structure of the medical staff, how high-level decisions will be made in the organization, core due...
Documentation is imperative to a successful investigation and resolution of physician impairment and/or inappropriate behavior. It is critical in demonstrating patterns of behavior. In cases that lead to disciplinary actions, documentation is necessary to establish cause for the action
Many medical staffs’ current bylaws were originally written decades ago and are simply amended year after year. Due to their piecemeal creation, such documents may have any number of faults.
To ensure that the credentials committee benefits from interested, experienced, and knowledgeable members, the members of the credentials committee should be able to serve significant tenures (e.g., three or more years).
Medical staff bylaws should address how to manage conflicts of interest once disclosed or otherwise determined—a critical, but often overlooked, step in ensuring a fair, consistent application of the defined protocol.