How often have you heard it said that a medical staff leader was selected because he or she was not at a particular meeting? If the physician had...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 »
For some hospital systems, unifying medical staffs isn’t always the best option. In such situations, perhaps partial unification might be a better...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 »
Ask a physician leader what his or her job is, and you might get a blank stare. Eventually a vague description may follow such as, "Leading the...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...
