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Practitioner Hospital Data Bank

Practitioner Hospital Data Bank. Establishing Better Communication for Hospitals 2008. The Solution – Better Letters. To whom it may concern,

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Practitioner Hospital Data Bank

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  1. Practitioner Hospital Data Bank Establishing BetterCommunication for Hospitals 2008

  2. The Solution – Better Letters • To whom it may concern, • In response to your request for primary source verification of staff membership at XYZ Hospital, [insert practitioner name] is currently or was a member in good standing of the medical staff for the dates listed below: • Dates of AffiliationDepartment/SpecialtyStatus* • Dates Dept Status • *Please note that all statuses except Consulting, Associate-Consulting and Honorary have admitting privileges. • We feel the practitioner (while on staff): • has demonstrated professional performance within the acceptable standards of care, • has exercised good judgment in the care of patients at our hospital, • has not been disruptive to patient care, and • has complied with hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations. • To our knowledge: • there have not been any repeated complaints about this practitioner by patients, staff, or members of the medical staff, • this practitioner has not been subjected to disciplinary action by this hospital, another hospital or licensing body, • this practitioner appears to be in good health, does not appear to display chemical dependency and is able to perform in a competent manner. • If this information does not agree with your records or if you need additional information, please contact the Medical Staff Office at 555-999-3106.

  3. The Solution – Better Letters • Other Items to Include • Practitioners Photos • Privileging Information/Comments • Practice Care Statistics

  4. The Solution – Better Policy Most Important! For your practitioners, be truthful with your responses and be careful that the truth is based on documented facts, not conjecture and opinions. Under HCQIA, a hospital is immune from damages for providing information unless it knowingly provides false information. Having written policies and procedures will back and validate up your communication process.

  5. Practitioner Hospital Data Bank www.phdb.net

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