When the medical staff asks a department chair to assign physician proctors for a newly appointed medical staff member, he or she should delegate...Read More »
The governing board of a hospital is fiscally responsible for the financial well being of the organization. They also are ultimately responsible...Read More »
For the most part, the physician health committee is composed of senior medical staff members who are respected by their colleagues for their...Read More »
When preparing for medical staff or committee meetings, the first form you should consider developing is a meeting checklist to help you ensure...Read More »
Critical access hospitals (CAH) that are accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) will now have the option to create a single, unified medical...Read More »
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To avoid compromising the integrity of credentials files, the files should be properly secured and retained for an appropriate length of time.Read More »
Granting a physician a leadership title does not make him or her a leader. However, an individual who is selected or elected to be a department...Read More »
This is the latest in a continuing series of articles designed for medical staff leaders and their associates. This month, Greeley and Williams...Read More »
Reports of a growing physician shortage are nothing new. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were already concerns that the number of practicing...Read More »