Author name: James Odinsky

In today’s world of healthcare, it’s extremely important that the women’s services and children’s (newborn care) compliment one another appropriately. Many facilities believe they must have a Level III NICU, but the ADC is running 2. And, others believe they can’t afford to have a Level III NICU, but each month they are transferring several […]

It’s becoming much more difficult to compete for OB physicians, and patients, without that “safety net” of 24/7/365, in-house coverage. And, this is a very costly venture for hospitals. The majority of these programs will require a significant subsidy, and the decision on how to best proceed down this road is crucial. We will provide

The decision to implement an OB or OB-GYN Hospitalist program, requires a methodical approach to decision-making. These programs are expensive and have a huge impact on the future of your facility. There are multiple factors to be evaluated and we have the experience to walk you through the process of a comprehensive assessment so that

It usually takes hospitals several months, often years, to decide to move forward with an OB or OB-GYN Hospitalist Program. But, when they finally make that decision, they want the program up and running in the next 6 weeks. Obviously, that’s not possible, but the way to get closest to that target date is to

This is a unique approach to your 24/7/365 in-house L&D coverage, or OB-GYN Hospitalist Program. While not that common, these programs can be very successful. It simply requires the right OB medical staff, in the right facility, at the right time! This program is basically a combination of in-sourcing and out-sourcing. There are several reasons

If you make the decision to move forward with 24/7/365 in-house L&D coverage, whether it be in-sourcing, out-sourcing, or the hybrid model, the conversation of implementing the OB-ED will be a hot-topic of conversation. The OB-ED idea is a great one, but there are several regulatory requirements (just like your main ED) that must be

We are seeing more hospitals deciding to create their own internal OB or OB-GYN Hospitalist Programs, i.e. in-sourcing. The primary reason for this is financial. The Farley Group, LLC can provide your in-sourced program with management services and/or consulting services. This list of services is extensive, and some of those services are listed below. work

If your facility is considering outsourcing for OB Hospitalist services, you are probably considering the RFP process. And, honestly, anyone investing in these services should take the time to develop an RFP specific for OB Hospitalist services, release the RFP, review all proposals, assemble a committee to review proposals, and then schedule a proposal presentation

In an attempt to decrease the U.S. maternal morbidity and mortality statistics, more and more states are moving toward an official survey process to designate the appropriate level (I-IV) of maternal care for all hospitals. If your facility is seeking a Level II, III, or IV designation, you will require a state survey. This survey

Effective July 1, 2020, 13 new elements of performance (EPs) will be applicable to Joint Commission-accredited hospitals. These new requirements are designed to improve the quality and safety of care provided to women during all stages of pregnancy and postpartum. Once again, the focus is on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. These 13 EPs focus