The process of a hearing following the MEC’s recommendation for corrective action is an important right that must be spelled out in the bylaws. It is essential that this section of the bylaws is carefully thought out, drafted with precision, and kept in strict compliance with the minimum...
One of the ways that we’ve gotten the other clinical departments to be involved is if they’ve had challenges with newly oriented providers. We...Read More »
If an organization consistently relies on temporary privileges and does not fully verify practitioner credentials, it places patient safety at...Read More »
There are several steps hospitals can take to prevent harassment. A big one is providing education and communication of what harassment is, what...Read More »
CMS, accrediting agencies, and state regulations enumerate myriad functions that medical staffs must address. These functions can be addressed in...Read More »
It has been two years since Christopher Duntsch, MD, was convicted of a felony count of injury to an elderly person and sentenced to life in...Read More »
Following the bylaws is critical because they reflect state and federal laws and regulations, such as the Health Care Quality Improvement Act (...Read More »
There is good protection for individuals who engage in peer review activities, including proctors, and one type of protection comes in the form of legal immunity from damages. This immunity is provided under federal law—the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA)—and it is often...
With the new year officially in full swing, it’s a good time to reflect on documentation findings from surveys during the past year and develop an...Read More »
