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In situations such as the examples given above, the team member or medical staff member may implement the chain of command by contacting: Level 0 – the appropriate division chief.
To implement a written policy for the use of the chain of command within the Hospital and for complying with safe standards of care when carrying out orders and/or treatments to our patients.
Chain of Command (COC): The lines of authority and responsibility within hospital administration and the medical staff governance structure through which to channel communication from the staff employee or the attending physician to the Department Chairman and Chief of Staff.
POLICY: • Initiation of the Chain of Command (COC) is an administrative method that is in place to resolve clinical patient care issues. Examples include but are not limited to: 1. Conflicts 2. Refusal to adhere to established policies or procedures 3. Delayed response 4. Impairment of a coworker 5. Disruptive behavior of staff member or ...
Chain of Command (COC): in healthcare refers to an authoritative structure established to resolve administrative, clinical, or other patient safety issue by allowing healthcare clinicians to present an issue of concern through the lines of authority until a resolution is reached. (See Appendix A- COC Communication of Patient Care Concerns.)
I. Medical Chain of Command: A. Kapi’olani recognizes that conflicts or disagreements may arise between staff and an attending physician or resident, or immediate supervisor regarding medical or clinical care being provided to a patient.
TITLE: CHAIN OF COMMAND. DATE: 6/2012, 10/2012. POLICY . I. INTENT: To ensure that patients are provided safe and high quality care in a timely manner. II. SCOPE: Patient care areas and staff (credentialed and employed health care team members). Note: OB has implemented a policy specific to that area. III.
