One very common clause in a physician employment agreement is “co-terminus” language, which addresses whether clinical privileges are tied to the...Read More »
A new survey revealed that the number of physicians who self-report telemedicine as a skill has increased by approximately 20% per year from 2015...Read More »
When granting temporary privileges, organizations should have policies that clearly outline their pre-established criteria. Although expediting the process is important, MSPs must ensure that each practitioner’s current clinical competence is verified to protect patient safety and avoid...
A new report released by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) says its surveyors found that in 2018, healthcare organizations...Read More »
As the healthcare environment evolves, the functions of the medical staff services department (MSSD) change to meet the needs of the hospital and...Read More »
The following is an excerpt from the new Clinical Privilege White Paper for Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine. Clinical Privilege White Papers provide key background information, relevant authorities' expectations, and sample competency parameters for a range of practice area and procedures....
So much has changed since the American College of Surgeons recommended laundry list privileging in the 1950s. At that time, many physicians had...Read More »
A clearly defined and reflective scope of work is just as important for MSPs as for the practitioners they credential. This comprehensive job description, which comes courtesy of University Hospitals in Cleveland, features a summary of essential duties; experience, knowledge, and special skill...
