Please answer ONE the following three questions.

Discussion Questions

1. Describe the role of the governing board in a healthcare facility. Include the relationship of the board to the medical staff and to the chief executive officer (administrator). Does this structure appear to be an effective one?

2. What is meant by medical staff credentialing, and why is it done?

3. If disciplinary actions must be taken against a medical staff member, how does the legal concept of due process come into play?