COVID-19 Staffing Alternatives

In the event of an incident causing a large influx of inpatients into a healthcare organization, contingency actions outlining alternatives to usual staffing plans should be developed.

Virtual Communication Strategies During COVID-19 for Medical Services Professionals

As organizations have changed to accommodate remote working, so too must the way in which medical services professionals communicate regarding the credentialing and privileging process.

EMTALA and COVID-19: What You Need to Know During the Pandemic

As part of our COVID-19 blog series, we covered a host of regulatory and accreditation issues that arose as survey agencies reacted to COVID-19.

Maternal Safety Series: Joint Commission Case Review Requirements

Join Chartis Clinical Quality Solutions experts as we take an in-depth look at the new requirements for the recognition and treatment of maternal hemorrhage and preeclampsia.

Medical Staff Services & CVO Outsourcing

Make Your MSSD a Performance Powerhouse

Industry consolidation, regulatory challenges, new payment models, a jump in physician employment—how well is your Medical Staff Services Department (MSSD) managing change?

Peer Review Structures

CMS and all accreditation organizations require peer review, but don't require a particular way to organize peer review programs. This piece explores the pros and cons of common structures.

Bylaws Best Practices for Today

Hospitals nationwide are redesigning the way they tackle self-governance, credentialing, and peer review. As they do, they must revise their bylaws to reflect changes they initiate.

Seven Secrets to Getting Real Value Out of Peer Review

Seven secrets to turn compulsory peer review into high-value, metric-based, non-biased programs that drive quality into healthcare organizations.

Less Is More: Improving Quality and Safety Through Streamlined Electronic Health Record Documentation

While an EHR overhaul can take years, there are several “quick hits” you can do to streamline documentation while increasing quality, safety, compliance, and caregiver satisfaction.