In many organizations, the board’s decision to approve or deny privileges marks the end of the new provider credentialing process for the MSP....Read More »
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...
Some medical staffs include blank lines labeled “other” at the end of privilege request forms—but they shouldn’t. Including blank lines on...Read More »
Clashing interests and ethics can undermine the integrity of medical staff tasks, create financial disputes between a healthcare institution and the physicians who practice there, disrupt key governance processes, cause rifts that jeopardize patient care, and, in extreme cases, result in costly...
For many people, regardless of career, the thought of professional writing or public speaking can be daunting. Whether it be stage fright, writer’...Read More »
Although writing meeting minutes is a tedious task for MSPs, no one can argue their importance. Minutes are an official record of what happened during a meeting, and their principal purpose is to provide committee members, staff, and others with a:
Because minutes are the record of medical staff business, they carry important implications. MSPs must ensure that minutes provide an accurate...Read More »
Ensure a comprehensive and consistent red flag file review with a set list of questions, says Linda Waldorf, BS, CPMSM, CPCS, director of the central credentialing office (CCO) at the University of North Carolina Healthcare System in Chapel Hill. Having a uniform and transparent process makes it...
