The Credentialing Resource Center’s (CRC) annual MSP Salary Survey measures the compensation rates, essential duties, and other workplace trends shaping the careers of MSPs across the industry.
The roles and responsibilities of both the chair and the members of the credentials committee are laid out in the policies and procedures or the medical staff bylaws.
The medical executive committee (MEC) is the only medical staff committee that The Joint Commission requires accredited hospitals to have. Learn who should be on the committee and what they should be responsible for.
Most organizations struggle to develop and implement a consistent, effective system for delineating privileges. Not only must the system ensure high-quality patient care, but it also must minimize a hospital’s legal risk and reduce conflicts among medical staff members.
MSPs play a critical role in preventing negligent credentialing, and they are the first stop on the tour when a negligent credentialing claim raises its ugly head. Review key steps that these individuals can take to prevent these claims.
MSPs are often responsible for recording minutes at medical staff meetings. Minutes must be recorded accurately and must cover the topics discussed and any conclusions that were reached.
