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Management Services: Accelerated Peer Review
14 days to an objective, unbiased peer review opinion on a single, sentinel case
by a selected QMCG practitioner to match the specialty of concern. This service
can be utilized when a sentinel case is being evaluated, when privileges are in
abeyance or are voluntarily not being exercised. QMCG will review your needs
and pace the peer review to meet the stringent requirements of your governance
documents. When you have 30 days or less to determine impact of a case, call
QMCG to assist you with determination. All project discussions are confidential
and proposals are complimentary.
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GOAL:
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To obtain a rapid (7-14 day) objective evaluation of an individual
practitioner’s performance in a sentinel episode of care in the acute or
ambulatory care setting.
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WHEN NEEDED:
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QMCG Accelerated Peer Review of a practitioner’s performance is appropriate when
privileges are in abeyance (temporary suspension) while an objective
investigation of events and actions are evaluated.
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DESCRIPTION:
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QMCG will conduct an independent review of the subject practitioner as reflected
in the sentinel episode of care medical record using the following process:
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Immediate selection and credentialing of a qualified peer review practitioner
who has no bias or conflict of interest with the practitioner(s) to be reviewed
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Seven to fourteen (7-14 day average) turnaround time from receipt of medical
record to final report
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Concise standard of care determination with detail on alternatives of care and
opportunity for improvement
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Opportunity for conference call on the day of final report receipt to review
results
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Ongoing support as needed, i.e., testimony at a fair hearing, assistance in the
development of retraining or monitoring programs
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DURATION:
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The Accelerated Peer Review process can be accomplished in 7-14 days from the
time the medical record is received.
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