Hospital intensive care units with a larger percentage of African-Americans and Hispanics in their patient mix have not improved outcomes at the same pace as hospitals serving primarily white patients, a new study shows.

As a practical matter, it may seem strange, but your distant site does not need to have credentialing by proxy in its bylaws unless it is also going to be an originating site, explains Catherine M. Ballard, partner at Bricker & Eckler LLP, in Columbus, Ohio. 

The CRC team hears it often: Dollars for education continue to dwindle. We know that often those in the medical staff services field have to choose only one conference a year to attend or have to submit a budget and proposal to attend educational opportunities in the upcoming year. Let us make your job a little easier. The CRC team has developed a justification letter that you can use to explain to your organization and supervisor why you should attend the 2020 CRC Symposium. Held from April 20-21 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, the 2020 CRC Symposiumgives MSPs, physician leaders, and quality professionals the chance to earn CEUs in their field while networking with colleagues from around the nation. Whether you’re a newly minted professional or an industry veteran, a symposium regular or a first-time attendee, you won’t want to miss out on the industry’s premier credentialing event. Click here to download the letter and customize it to fit your specific needs.

Whether you’re an MSP in the medical staff services department or a practitioner on the medical staff, understanding how to work effectively on a team is crucial, particularly if you are the leader. Leadership styles can vary greatly, and some teams and/or settings may experience more success with one style over another. Understanding what style works best for the members of your team is paramount.

Servant leadership is about putting people first. When employees are safe and happy, the work goes smoother, customers are treated better, and the organization develops a stronger foundation of corporate citizenship. A servant leader makes a conscious daily effort to ensure the needs of employees are met, a practice that is quite the opposite of traditional leadership hierarchies. Whether you are a new leader, or just looking for ways to continually learn and grow, here are seven steps to practicing servant leadership.