How often have you heard it said that a medical staff leader was selected because he or she was not at a particular meeting? If the physician had been present at that meeting, he or she would have likely declined the invitation to become involved with leadership for a number of reasons: lack of...
The hospital governing board’s oversight responsibilities are critical to the success of the organization. Governing boards need information that can enable them to optimally perform their duties. The roles and responsibilities of the governing board include everything from ensuring cost-...
For some hospital systems, unifying medical staffs isn’t always the best option. In such situations, perhaps partial unification might be a better choice.
The bylaws are the constitution of the medical staff, and the governance section is the foundation of this constitution. This manual should be clear, succinct, and user-friendly and should also include answers to the following questions.
Many bylaws documents begin with a preamble or introduction. There is no requirement for this component, and it frequently adds unnecessary bulk to the document. If a preamble is included, the medical staff should customize it to reflect any unique attributes of the hospital, community, and...
