1. Identify various principles generally included in a medical staff code of ethics

2. Summarize standards set forth in CMS Conditions of Participation and how medical staff rules, regulations and bylaws are designed to meet these.

3. Explain the typical make up of a medical staff and its committee structures; include an organizational chart to show reporting relationships (devise your own or use an example you find)

4. Describe the credentialing process normally found in a hospital or large health organization

5. Discuss delineation of privileges

6. Synthesize the importance of corporate oversight and the medical staff appointment process (you can include why Executive-Medical Staff Leadership is key to compliant practices)

7. Summarize findings/implications for effective physician engagement