Converting to Core Privileging: 10 Essential Steps to a Criteria-Based Program

Are you ready for Core? Transitioning to core privileging can be an overwhelming task. You can expect to face challenges such as - securing support from the medical staff, administration, and governing board - designing draft core privileging forms that specifically address the needs of your facility The only book that explains the why and how of core privileging Despite the great deal of information available about core, it is nearly impossible to get started without understanding the why and how of implementing core. Converting to Core Privileging bridges the complex components of core and walks you through the most intimidating stages of implementation. Ten steps to core privileging success Converting to Core Privileging: 10 Essential Steps to a Criteria-Based Program is a book and CD-ROM set designed to guide you through implementing a core privileging program from scratch. With these tested policies, you'll learn how to develop a criteria-based privileging process that better protects your patients and hospital from risk. Best practices for implementing core at your facility Transitioning from a laundry-list system to core doesn't have to be a daunting task. This book will act as a guideline for establishing a plan of attack, securing support for the transition, and ensuring that your organization's conversion to core privileging is a success! Converting to Core Privileging: 10 Essential Steps to a Criteria-Based Program: - Presents a step-by-step method for converting to core privileging - Acts as a bridge to more extensive core privileging processes - Offers a streamlined first step toward core privileging - Provides in-depth explanations for producing a criteria-based privileging system - Addresses how to overcome barriers and challenges inherent in changing to the core privileging format Who should read Converting to Core Privileging? Medical staff professionals, credentialing specialists, medical staff coordinators, and directors