Quick Tip | Take meaningful meeting minutes | Minutes must be recorded accurately and must cover the topics discussed and any conclusions that were reached. Minutes should be succinct; summarize the important content of the discussions, outlining major points of the presentation and discussion; and correctly report all conclusions, recommendations or follow-up, as applicable. Most medical staff committees are required to report to one or more additional committee(s). For example, the credentials committee reports its recommendations to the MEC. |
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New Content: Members Only | Hip resurfacing - Procedure 244 Published 8/22/2017 | Hip resurfacing is a type of arthroplasty (surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint) for younger, more active adults that may improve postoperative mobility. During the procedure, an orthopedic surgeon trims the head of the femur (thigh bone) and caps it with a metal covering. The damaged bone and cartilage in the acetabulum (hip socket) are removed and replaced with a metal or polyethylene liner. |
Navigating the laws and benefits of telemedicine Published 8/23/2017 | This is the first year that all 50 states have adopted some form of telemedicine coverage. Telemedicine is the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using an audiovisual platform—a doctor’s appointment over Skype, remotely monitoring a patient’s vitals, messaging pictures of rashes and illnesses, etc. And while certain issues will still require an in-person examination (e.g., setting a broken arm), telemedicine is opening several new options for treatment. |
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CRC Announcements | Recognize and encourage strong leadership | The 2018 CRC Symposium Case Study Competition and the 2018 CRC Achievement Awards are two application-based contests that showcase excellence in the medical staff services and leadership fields. Winners, who will be selected by a panel of esteemed industry experts, will receive free admission to and recognition at the 2018 CRC Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
Be a part of our credentialing PSV directory! | Credentialing Resource Center is compiling and updating our directory of medical staff/credentialing contacts. The Credentialing Primary Source Verification Directory provides the direct contact information and primary source verification request procedures for more than 5,000 organizations, including hospitals, state medical boards, medical schools, and certification bodies. Adding your contact information is free and streamlines the verification request and response processes by connecting inquirers to the right contacts the first time. Thank you in advance for helping us to update our information. To add or update your contact information, click here or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DHD7DNL Did you know? Credentialing Resource Center Platinum and Platinum Plus members receive free access to the Credentialing and Primary Source Verification Directory. The Directory is also sold as a standalone membership. For more information, click here. |
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