Policy Corner
Is It Reportable?
A hospital repeatedly reminded a physician to update his medical records in a timely manner. After there was no change in the physician's behavior, the hospital initiated an investigation, which revealed that the physician had more than 300 incomplete medical records. As a result, the hospital took a professional review action to suspend the physician's clinical privileges for 60 days, citing professional misconduct. Because there was no actual patient harm, should this be reported to the NPDB?
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Guidebook Q&As
Peer Review Organization Negative Actions or Findings
Private Accreditation Organizations Negative Actions or Findings
Exclusions from Federal and State Health Care Programs
Federal or State Health Care-Related Criminal Convictions
Other Adjudicated Actions or Decisions
Policy Guidance
Length of Action Requirement for Reporting Clinical Privileging Actions
When Can Query Responses Be Shared Within a Health Care System?
Medical Malpractice Payments and Sole Shareholder Employees
Medical Malpractice Payment to Non-Patients
Reporting Impaired Practitioners
Reporting Participation in Pretrial Intervention Programs
