Is it appropriate for the medical executive committee (MEC) to reject a credentials committee recommendation and forward its own recommendation to the governing board? Absolutely.
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...
In 2018, at the annual conference of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), the House of Delegates voted in favor of investigating a potential title change for physician assistants (PA). The vote indicated only that alternatives would be explored, not that the PA...
During a fair hearing, the medical staff executive committee (MEC) runs the risk of losing if it does not follow the processes outlined in its bylaws for:
Medical staffs often struggle to fill leadership positions because they require training and experience. Therefore, when they find someone willing to do it year after year, they may want to reappoint him or her to the position. But is this okay?
