Ask the expert: What resources can I use when privileging for procedures involving new technology?
Credentialing Resource Center Connection, May 15, 2008
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If your hospital decides to allow a new procedure, put the burden on the practitioner requesting the privilege to supply you with information and background. Sources of information include:
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Other hospitals where the technology is used
- Specialty medical societies
- Literature searches, including any peer-reviewed research that demonstrates the risks and benefits of the technology
This week’s answer is from Negligent Credentialing Lawsuits: Strategies to Protect your Organization, by Amy E. Watkins, Esq.
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