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.
One of the key challenges that low- and no-volume providers present is how to assess their competence when you have little or no data on their performance in your organization. Most medical staff leaders say it is difficult to get any information of real value from references today.
When physicians are given feedback data regarding outcomes, a common response is “My outcomes are worse because my patients are sicker.” This concern is legitimate and should be addressed by...
