The Biden administration issued an emergency regulation in November 2021 requiring COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers at facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Those who refuse the vaccination and do not obtain an exemption can’t practice medicine at those...
The steps of an intervention with a physician who has been regularly preforming poorly will vary depending on the circumstances. However, there are some common guidelines to keep in mind.
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 4
The Supreme Court of Arkansas (the "Court") recently affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a discrimination complaint filed against a hospital by a former employee who was terminated for failing to comply with the hospital's influenza vaccination policy. The terminated employee, Ann Jenkins,...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 31, Issue 4
MSPs are tasked with making sure only competent practitioners provide care at their organization. This requires thorough vetting of the practitioner’s history. And while most MSPs understand this responsibility, they often struggle with where to go to collect this information and how deep to dig...
Your organization should assess bylaws on an annual basis and whenever a regulatory body introduces a new standard or makes changes to an existing standard. However, a thorough assessment of your bylaws can occur less frequently.
Peer review, quality, and patient safety—the literature on these topics could fill a small library. However, the role of the medical executive committee (MEC) is not to become subject matter experts on these topics, but rather to effectively discharge their duties and responsibilities. Therefore...