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...
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....
Effective meetings rely on a well-planned agenda. Standing meetings often include the same agenda items each month, which aids the planning process; any follow-up from previous meetings should...
All medical staffs should have a process in place that addresses education about illness and impairment, describes a mechanism for self-referral or referral from other sources, and ensures confidentiality throughout the process. This is specifically required by The Joint Commission in MS.11.01....
Hospitals must know what events are reportable to the NPDB. Sometimes the answer is clear cut; sometimes it is not. Recent changes to the NPDB Guidebook have also effected when hospitals must report actions taken against a physician. This figure provides some examples of what types of...
This tool does a great job of identifying various aspects of medical staff committees that may require increased administrative support as well as identifying other opportunities for improvement and
efficacy that might be achieved through outsourcing or changes in technology or workflow.
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...
Advances in healthcare delivery continue at an exponential speed. Technologies, procedures, and treatments that were not even dreamed of several years ago are now realities. It is certain that, as a medical staff leader, you will be faced with the inevitable request from one of your medical...
Beyond programs for individuals who are actively engaged in clinical education and training, many healthcare organizations provide observation/shadowing opportunities for high school and college students who are considering a career in the medical field. Relevant policies should address the...
