Plan For Peer Review

As we move through the planning and budgeting cycle for 2010, many hospitals and ASCs are proactively planning their external peer review activities for the next calendar year, to make sure they have the resources in place to meet the Joint Commission OPPE and FPPE standards. What are your plans for allocating resources to external peer review next year?

Let's face it: with the current economic climate and reduced admissions at many hospitals, budgets are tight. Many facilities are struggling to maintain existing staffing levels, and are looking to trim expenses any way they can. When this happens, outside services are the first area to be scrutinized.

The real question is "Despite the current climate, can you afford NOT to budget for external peer review?"

When it comes to quality management, best in class hospitals and ASCs recognize that an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure. That certainly is the case when it comes to external peer review. Proactive investments in systems that boost practitioner evaluations breed increased transparency and accountability. This has a direct impact on practitioner performance, which improves patient outcomes, your facility's reputation, and reduces the risk of costly litigation.

Now's a great time to start budgeting your external peer review activities for 2010. Do you need some help? Contact us for a free consultation, and we'll help you put together a proactive evaluation plan that is cost effective, and produces outstanding results.