An upcoming ruling by the Kentucky Supreme Court could drastically affect the way hospitals within the state handle peer review documentation, particularly when it comes to reporting information to Patient Safety Organizations (PSO).
Author's note: Over time, many medical staff governance decisions have become commonplace, even the ones that are unnecessary This series examines some of the more prevalent myths and misconceptions, delineates what is required and what is not, and offers trends and best...
In last month's Medical Staff Briefing, we discussed CMS' February 17, 2012, memorandum wherein new guidance language was provided in regard to a change to the Conditions of Participation and Interpretative Guidelines under Transmittal 72. The memorandum outlined...