The ever-changing landscape of the medical staff services profession can lead to ill-defined areas of responsibility, additional assigned responsibilities, or both. When you don’t have the training or tools to do the job well, it can feel like you’ve been thrown into the deep end of the pool without knowing how to swim. This is
Speaker's Team Joyce Moore, MPA, CPCS®, CPMSM®, launched her medical staff services career in 2006. Hired to address the need for a newly mandated physician report card, she worked to develop BJC-Christian Hospital’s Joint Commission-compliant “Physician Report Card,” now known as the FPPE and OPPE. She has served in a variety of facilities, including large
Many – or maybe most – people thrive in permanent staff positions, but temporary work has its appeal. It’s ideal for those who have a bit of wanderlust, who aren’t in a position to make a permanent job commitment, or who are looking for their right fit. A temporary position can build your professional network,
Watching her captivate an audience with anecdotes from her life, and wisdom gained from 55 years working in medical staff services, one would never guess that Carol Cairns used to break out in hives at the prospect of giving a five-minute presentation to a medical staff committee. “I’m living proof you can conquer that fear!”
Due to a near-universal desire for quality healthcare and the fact that in many parts of the world, more and more people are choosing to cross international borders to access healthcare, there is a growing interest in international healthcare accreditation (Lovern, 2008). Medical tourism (global healthcare) is becoming increasingly important as people seek healthcare outside
Team Med Global Operations Director Lisa Deterding is Team Med Global's Operations Director. With more than 29 years of administrative experience, Lisa ensures that all of TMG’s proverbial trains run on time. She leverages her expertise in team building, organization, and communication to develop processes, oversee Team Med Global’s daily operations, and create seamless experiences
When reviewing the evolution of the Medical Staff Services Department (MSSD) over the past 30 years, the changes are obvious. Long gone are the days when a practitioner came to the hospital on the word from a colleague or where a secretary was responsible for getting a record of the provider. And, thankfully, long gone
TMG Medical Staff Services Department Team Sherri Selesky, CPCS®, has more than 19 years of experience in credentialing. She’s currently the Credentialing Coordinator for Heritage Valley Health System in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, where she oversees the credentialing and recredentialing process for over 500 providers. She is also Team Coordinator for Accreditation Manager Plus (AMP) for The
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means that the New Year will be here before we know it. Now is exactly the right time to devise your professional development goals for 2020, and then enroll in TMG University. The enrollment deadline for the 11-week term that begins January 5, 2020 is November 29, 2019.
