Every facet of healthcare has been affected in some way due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and credentialing is no exception. From credentialing more...Read More »
Most states recognize a hospital’s duty to exercise reasonable care in granting privileges. Although the hospital is not automatically liable for a practitioner’s negligence, it can be held liable for negligent credentialing if the determination is made that a plaintiff’s injury would not have...
According to CMS, a hospital, “must have an effective governing body legally responsible for the conduct of the hospital as an institution. If a...Read More »
The onset of COVID-19 introduced significant credentialing challenges that healthcare organizations had not faced in prior emergency/disaster situations. What was different about the pandemic?
For one, it hit a large portion of the United States all at once; for another, it has lasted...
Consider fortifying focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) materials with provisions specifically for practitioners whose privileges have...Read More »
The structure of the medical staff office (MSO) depends on the defined responsibilities and functions of the department and the number of full...Read More »
