It is imperative to discuss the implications of various findings from criminal background checks and other background investigations with legal counsel and medical staff leaders. A best practice would be to develop a policy and procedure to standardize follow-up actions concerning information...
Understanding what the NPDB considers an investigation is very important because several of the updates clarify reporting requirements when a...Read More »
Most medical staffs and healthcare organizations have found it challenging to find physicians willing and available to proctor colleagues. In hospital settings, many medical staffs overcome these barriers by making proctoring an obligation of staff membership. Usually, this is facilitated by a...
The hospital governing board’s oversight responsibilities are critical to the success of the organization. Governing boards need information that...Read More »
Is it appropriate for the medical executive committee (MEC) to reject a credentials committee recommendation and forward its own recommendation to...Read More »
The bylaws are the constitution of the medical staff, and the governance section is the foundation of this constitution. This manual should be...Read More »
Many bylaws documents begin with a preamble or introduction. There is no requirement for this component, and it frequently adds unnecessary bulk...Read More »
Many organizations, physicians, and insurance companies advocate candid disclosure because it helps providers learn from their mistakes and empowers patients to make decisions based on complete information. When a hospital decides to set a disclosure policy, it must guide its staff on how to...
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...Read More »
