When developing or fine-tuning a focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) process, consider adopting a common reporting form that allows all proctors to share their observations in a standardized manner. Such forms also help to ensure that each proctor comments on all pertinent elements...
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 »
Sometimes well-intentioned medical staff leaders limit their effectiveness by confusing disruptive behavior with impairment. If an underlying...Read More »
According to the lore surrounding the medical myth, July suffers more medical errors than any other month because of an influx of new medical...Read More »
Because all data are biased to a certain extent, it is important to include an explanation in physician performance reports about how the data are...Read More »
By Teresa P. Sappington, FACHE, MBA, CIPM, CAPPM, CPHQ, CPMSM; Foreword by Robert Marder, MD
Featuring an unmatched combination of expert-vetted measures from the field and actionable guidance on their broader implementation, Performance Indicators: Clinical Specialty...
Understanding what the NPDB considers an investigation is very important because several of the updates clarify reporting requirements when a...Read More »
The Mount Carmel Health System fired 23 employees, and its CEO will resign later this month after it was discovered that a physician at the health...Read More »
Most medical staffs and healthcare organizations have found it challenging to find physicians willing and available to proctor colleagues. In hospital settings, many medical staffs overcome these barriers by making proctoring an obligation of staff membership. Usually, this is facilitated by a...
