It is important to have a crystal-clear definition of investigation in your bylaws. A failure to do so could have serious implications for your organization in reporting to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). You may hear the term bright line applied to the definition of investigation....
To help medical staff leaders and committees manage the challenges that can emerge as practitioners age, many organizations have developed policies and procedures that include methods for addressing questions of competency among late-career practitioners. These policies must take into account...
Peer review continues to rate as a top challenge in healthcare organizations. Even if they are meeting regulatory standards, most organizations struggle to develop a peer review program that is meaningful to physicians. The following are best practices for creating an effective FPPE plan. Often...
Historically, members of the medical staff have been expected to donate time to the peer review process, including time as a proctor. However, in recent years, this compact has frayed. Physicians’ time is more valuable than ever before, and time committed to proctoring is money lost from the...
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...
