While having a sexual harassment policy is necessary if you want to stop this behavior, CEOs often believe (mistakenly) that a good policy and HR department will prevent and mitigate any allegations, says Kate Fenner, PhD, RN, managing director of Compass Clinical Consulting.
Revising the bylaws is not a chore that medical staff members look forward to participating in, but it is an important responsibility that cannot be ignored if the medical staff wants to have compliant, contemporary bylaws that address the issues that the medical staff faces. When reviewing the...
It can be difficult sometimes to justify holding meetings. But they are an important tool for communication in any organization, especially healthcare institutions. The following are some effective ways that the medical staff services office can support meeting efficiency.
One common trend among hospitals today is to hire physician executives for such roles as chief medical officer (CMO), vice president of medical affairs (VPMA), or medical director. Should these executives manage the performance of physicians on the medical staff? No.
Platinum Plus members: We have added three new eBooks to your library. Look for the "Resources" tab at the top of the CRC website, and then select "eBooks." The...