Back in my VHA days, we encountered the problem periodically.  It typically arose – and was noticed- when subspecialty fellows in training noticed that their attending was no longer performing up to their expectations.  We developed a formal process that included case review, discussion with a service chief, a neuropsychological evaluation, and then a discussion that included the older clinician.  The one I remember retired without a fuss.

 

That’s different from routine performance evaluation, but the professional peer review process should take care of that…

 

From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Thorne, Craig
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2018 7:58 AM
To: 'mcoh-eh@mylist.net' <mcoh-eh@mylist.net>; 'Robert K. McLellan' <Robert.K.McLellan@hitchcock.org>
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Procedures/protocols to ensure competency for older workers?

 

Everyone, I know that this is a controversial topic but I am wondering if anyone has any interesting procedures/protocols in your organization for this?

 

This is a topic of concern, and therefore opportunity, particularly in healthcare.

 

Thank you.   

 

Yours in good health,

Craig Thorne, M.D.

 

Craig D. Thorne, M.D., MPH, MBA
Chief Medical Director, Occupational Health and Business Health Services


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