Medical Staff of Saint Joseph Hospital O

Monitor qualifications of physicians applying for practice privilege and those providing other allied health services.members are subject to a rigorous credentialing process. To apply, forms approved by the Medical executive committee (mec) are required to be completed and reviewed. This process is performed both for new appointments as well as for reappointments (every two years).

Represent members before the Hospital administrative Staff and/or the governing board of the Hospital when there are concerns arising between a member and the Hospital adminstration and/or personnel.

Ascertain that members are adhereing to standards of care, utilization discussions and peer review practices. Reports, complaints and/or concerns regarding patient care are dealt with at the departmental level, with reporting to the mec for recommendations as to resolution. In addition, recommendations for changes in patient care standards flow up through divisional and departmental review and are passed to the mec for consideration.