Presented by: 

Sharon Beckwith, President, Peer Review and Clinical Quality Consulting, Sentact

Of all the challenges facing medical staff leadership and committee members, some of the most difficult involves the timely management of a provider suspected of having competence or conduct issues. Suspension of clinical privileges limits privileges prior to completion of a professional review action but does not mandate any disciplinary action.

The process of suspension will be discussed in this presentation as well as other approaches that may be used to address concerns with a provider’s care.

Objectives:

1. Define suspension and understand its advantages as well as limitations when addressing provider performance concerns and quality of care.

2. Discuss the steps involved when investigating provider performance concerns and the use of suspension of privileges to assure patient safety.

3. Understand effective alternative approaches to address competency and behavior issues as opportunities for performance improvement.

4. Articulate the impact of the suspension to the provider under review.

This webinar has been approved for 1 NAMSS CE Credit. 

Sharon Beckwith is the President of Peer Review and Clinical Quality Consulting at The Hardenbergh Group. She is a distinguished leader with over 25 years of experience in business management within the healthcare sector. As an industry expert in external peer review and medical peer review practices, Ms. Beckwith has developed a reputation for  expertise in Medical Staff Quality. She actively engages with healthcare clients, providing strategic solutions to address their medical staff needs, quality improvement initiatives, risk management challenges, and peer review processes. Sharon is a highly regarded national speaker, regularly presenting at state medical staff service associations and the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) national conference. Her powerful insights and practical strategies have made her a sought-after expert, where she effectively shares her extensive knowledge and best practices in peer review and medical staff oversight. She is committed to advancing the standards and effectiveness of medical peer review through education and collaboration, empowering healthcare organizations to navigate the complexities of quality assurance and clinical competency. Her dedication to excellence in healthcare delivery positions her as a trusted partner for hospitals looking to enhance their peer review practices and improve patient outcomes. Sharon is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara.