Documentation is imperative to a successful investigation and resolution of physician impairment and/or inappropriate behavior. It is critical in demonstrating patterns of behavior. In cases that lead to disciplinary actions, documentation is necessary to establish cause for the action
As physician shortages accelerate, healthcare institutions should expect to see a rise in the volume of requests for and from advanced practice professionals (APP). Today’s rapidly evolving healthcare industry demands that we extend our reach beyond the well-established APP groups— advanced...
Due to changing healthcare technologies, increasing specialization, and the growth of individual healthcare institutions, organizations must routinely evaluate new procedures to establish criteria for privileging practitioners in that area. It is often difficult to determine whether a privilege...
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When an application is received, an initial review should be performed by the credentialing staff to determine whether all of the required information has been returned, completed, and appropriately signed.
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