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Tip of the week:Take a proactive stance to managing poor performance

Medical Staff Leader Connection, January 4, 2008

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Many medical staff leaders are uncomfortable approaching physicians whose performance has been deemed questionable and often wait until conclusive data or an adverse event forces them into action. Managing poor performance should be thought of as a series of escalating interventions designed to achieve compliance with expectations.

Establishing a series of interventions as soon as a physician's performance appears on the radar screen builds collegial relationships and a platform on which the physician can succeed with the help of his or her peers.

For more information about managing poor performance and other leadership challenges, check out The Medical Executive Committee Handbook, Third Edition, published by HCPro, by clicking here.
 



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