HI 115 - c Medical Staff Services Science

Institution:

Cypress College

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Description:

Three hours lecture per week. CSU This comprehensive introductory course in fundamental concepts, principles and organization of the hospital and the medical staff services department includes the purpose and role of an organized medical staff; initial staff appointment; reappointment; privilege delineation; preparing agendas and writing minutes; and monitoring and documenting proctoring, peer review, and quality review. A primary focus of the course is the guidelines for credentialing of physicians and allied health professionals in not only the hospital but also managed care settings. The organization of health care facilities and interdepartmental relationships is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on standards of voluntary accrediting agencies and regulations of federal and state licensing agencies. This course will provide useful information to the individual responsible for credentialing in a managed care organization and is good preparation for the CPMSM and CPCS credentialing exams. Cypress College 2008-2009 Health Science / 203

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cypresscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 484-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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