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 clause in the medical staff bylaws indicating that all staff members must assist in the peer review activities of the organization. Proctoring is then considered one such peer review activity. This sample bylaws language can be tailored to your organization's proctoring needs.

With the new year officially in full swing, it’s a good time to reflect on documentation findings from surveys during the past year and develop an action plan to be ready for surveys in 2019. Although the record of care, treatment, and services did not receive a place in the top 10 Requirements for Improvement from The Joint Commission in 2018, the medical record continues to be the road map for surveys, and diligent record review is important for survey compliance, patient care, responding to complaints/legal issues, and payment for services rendered.

Looking to start your year earning continuing education credits? The 2019 CRC Symposium gives MSPs, physician leaders, and quality professionals the chance to earn CEUs in their field while networking with colleagues from around the nation. Held February 26-28 in Las Vegas, this three-day medical staff event offers the following continuing education opportunities:

• Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME): 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
• National Association Medical Staff Services: 16 continuing education units
• National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ): 18 CPHQ continuing education credits

The 2019 CRC Symposium, being held in Las Vegas February 26–28, features a combination of new and returning speakers, physicians, and medical staff professionals. These speakers are experts in credentialing, privileging, provider enrollment, quality, physician leadership, and medical staff committee functions. Here, CRCJ introduces you to this year’s lineup of speakers with a taste of the kind of insights they will provide attendees.

Make sure your voice is heard during the 2019 CRC Symposium Experience by participating in one of the following:

1. Submit your questions ahead of time. During the opening session, our expert faculty will answer your toughest credentialing and privileging questions. Attendees are encouraged to submit their questions ahead of time to make sure they are answered during the session. Please submit your questions or topics to discuss to editor Karen Kondilis, kkondilis@hcpro.com.
2. Attend our networking reception. On Day 1, from 5-6:00 p.m. come network with colleagues, visit our exhibitors, and enjoy a drink with HCPro! This is open to all attendees—you do not need to register.