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Medical Staff Office at HCA Florida Capital Hospital

Resources and services for the Medical Office Staff at HCA Florida Capital Hospital.

Welcome

As the current Chief of Staff and on behalf of the Medical Staff and the Medical Executive Committee, I would like to welcome you to the Medical Staff of HCA Florida Capital Hospital.

You should have received a copy of the Medical Staff Bylaws, which outline and define the standing committees of the Medical Staff. In addition to the standing Medical Staff committees, there are ancillary committees which meet on a regular basis. I hope you will contact Medical Staff Services, regarding any questions you may have about committee functions, responsibilities, meeting dates and times, and convey where your interest lies in committee participation.

We look forward to getting to know you and working with you on the Medical Staff. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call.

Sincerely,
William Geers, MD

Who we are

The Medical Staff Office is located in Administration. We have many combined years of experience in the field of medical staff services and strive to excel in providing the very best customer service possible. Our goal is to rise above challenges in the ever-changing dynamics and to continually exceed expectations.

What we do

Our main goal is to facilitate credentialing and medical staff activities to ensure that highly qualified medical staff and allied health professionals care for patients at HCA Florida Capital Hospital.

Terri Coburn, CPMSM, CPHQ, CPCS
Director, Medical Staff Services
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Office: (850) 325-5363
Email: Terri Coburn

Resources

Staff professionals
Education resources
Upcoming meetings

Credentials Committee Meetings
Date: 1st Thursday, Monthly
Time: 7:30am
Location: Administrative Conference Room

Medical Executive Committee Meetings
Date: 2nd Wednesday, Monthly
Time: 6:00pm
Location: First Floor Classroom

Medical staff leadership

Christopher Wilhoit, MD - President Medical Staff

Tanesh Sadarangani, MD - President-Elect

David Jason Oberste, MD - Immediate Past President

Marino Martinez Vargas, MD - Secretary/Treasurer

Aaron Chen, DO - Credentials Chairman

Allison Moore, DO - Chair, Medicine

Anthony Wright, MD - Chair, Surgery

Sherif Tewfik, MD - Chair, Anesthesiology

Vipul Bhimani, MD - Chair, Anesthesiology

Christopher Tidwell, DO - Chair, Emergency Medicine

Shawn Ramsey, DO - Chair, Maternal/Child

Lori Krevetski, MD - Chair, Pathology

Alicia Estillore, MD - Representative, Pediatrics

William Geers, MD - Representative, Hospitalist

Saurabh Sheel, MD - Representative, Critical Care

Brence Sell, MD - Representative, P&T

Jason Mitchell, MD - Chair, Radiology

Emergency Codes

Dial “2121” On Any Phone
  • Code Red – Fire
  • Code Pink – Infant Abduction
  • Code Black - Bomb Threat
  • Code Gray – Security Emergency
  • Code 500 – Emergency Room Staffing Need
  • Code Blue – Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest
  • Code White – Hostage / Weapons Situation
  • Code Green – Disaster Plan
  • Code Orange – Hazmat / Bioterrorism
  • Code Brown – Extreme Weather

Refer to the Kardex in all work areas

FIRE – DIAL “2121”

Activate alarm by pull station

Remember: R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S.
  • R – Rescue persons in immediate danger
  • A – Activate alarm
  • C – Contain (close the doors)
  • E – Extinguish (if safe to do so)

Fire Extinguisher Operation:

  • P – Pull the pin
  • A – Aim at base of fire
  • S – Squeeze the handle to discharge
  • S – Sweep side to side

Application information

Medical staff membership

Requesting an application for medical staff membership

Please contact the Medical Staff Office to request an application, referred to as a “Request for Consideration – RFC” for staff membership and clinical privileges for your specific specialty. Contact Carla Ridley at (850) 325-5911 or via email.

Step 1:

You will need to call or email Carla Ridley in order to start the credentialing process. She will then send a pre application to get some basic knowledge such as full legal name, social security number, and National Practitioner Identification number. When you return the pre application to Carla Ridley by fax, email, or in person it will submitted and you should receive the online application through your email within 48 hours. The application fee can be paid by check. Please see more about application fees in the Frequently Asked Questions section. Applications that do not include the application fee will not be processed until the fee has been received.

Step 2:

Once you have received your application packet, read Bylaws, HCA Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision and Values Statement. All applicants should thoroughly review these documents prior to requesting staff membership and/or clinical privileges. You will be asked to sign an attestation that you have read and fully understand and agree to comply with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and applicable policies.

Step 3:

Once you have fully completed the Request for Consideration, please submit the application. The online application will go directly to the Credentialing Processing Center. Please send the supplemental documents to the Medical Staff Office by fax, email, or in person. If you have any problems with the online application please do not hesitate to call at any time.

By accepting and completing a Request for Consideration and returning it with the 350 dollar application fee, you acknowledged that you have reviewed and understand the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Code of Conduct. You further agree to be bound by the same, both at the time of application and throughout your appointment and reappointment terms. YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO PRINT THESE DOCUMENTS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THEM.

Allied staff membership

Requesting an application for allied staff membership

Please contact the Medical Staff Office to request an application, referred to as a “Request for Consideration – RFC” for staff membership and clinical privileges for your specific specialty. Contact Carla Ridley, CPCS at (850) 325-5911 or via email.

Step 1:

You will need to call or email Carla Ridley in order to start the credentialing process. She will then send a pre application to get some basic knowledge such as full legal name, social security number, and National Practitioner Identification number. When you return the pre application to Carla Ridley by fax, email, or in person she will submit this and you should receive the online application through your email within 48 hours. The application fee can be paid by check, please see more about application fees in the Frequently Asked Questions section. Application that do not include the application fee will not be processed until the fee has been received.

Step 2:

Once you have received your application packet, Read Bylaws, HCA Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision and Values Statement. All applicants should thoroughly review these documents prior to requesting staff membership and/or clinical privileges. You will be asked to sign an attestation that you have read and fully understand and agree to comply with the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and applicable policies.

Step 3:

Once you have fully completed the Request for Consideration, please submit the application. This will send the paperwork directly to the Credentialing Processing Center in Jacksonville Florida. Please send your supplemental documents to Carla Ridley in the Medical Staff Office. Also keep a copy for your records.

By accepting and completing a Request for Consideration and returning it with the 75 dollar application fee, you acknowledged that you have reviewed and understand the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Code of Conduct. You further agree to be bound by the same, both at the time of application and throughout your appointment and reappointment terms. YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO PRINT THESE DOCUMENTS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THEM.

FAQ for medical staff applicants

Who may apply to the medical staff?

Medical doctors (MD’s and DO’s), podiatrists (DPM) and dentists (DDS and DMD). All others (such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, CRNA’s, and anesthesia assistants, etc.) are considered advanced practice professionals (APPs) and may not apply for membership to the medical staff. However, they may apply for privileges, provided that they meet the criteria set forth in the Medical Staff Bylaws.

Does the same application fee apply to all applicants?

No. The fee for medical staff applicants is $350 and the fee for all allied health applicants is $75. Applicants who plan to join an existing group may be able to make arrangements within that group for payment, but please understand that the Medical Staff Office does not coordinate such arrangements, and the applicant is ultimately responsible for the payment. Payment must be received before any processing will begin. The application fee is non-refundable, so if for any reason your application is denied or you withdraw your application after paying the fee, you will not be entitled to a refund.

What should I expect after returning the completed application?

The application and attachments will be acknowledged by email, letter, and/or phone. (If you have not received an acknowledgement within one week, please contact the Medical Staff Office.) The materials will be thoroughly reviewed and processed. This includes review and verification of credentials, training, references, current and prior affiliations, other information in the application, and other checks and verifications as required by hospital policy. Once all credentialing functions have been completed, your file will be presented to the appropriate Department Chief for review and recommendation. His/her recommendation is brought before the Credentials Committee for review and recommendation. That committee’s recommendation is then reviewed by the Medical Executive Committee, which makes a recommendation to the hospital’s Board of Trustees. The Board makes the final credentialing decision, which will be promptly communicated to you and after your initial orientation. You may then begin exercising your approved privileges at the hospital.

What is the timeframe for the credentialing process?

The credentialing process is a joint effort of the Credentialing Processing Center, the hospital, and the current medical staff committees. We are proud to have a rigorous review process in place. This is for the protection of our patients, our medical staff, and our hospital. You can well understand the need for thoroughness in this very important process. The general timeframe for the entire process is generally around 8-12 weeks, from the time the application is received until final board approval is given. It is prudent to keep this in mind as you consider starting your practice, in relation to when the approval process is completed. Please understand that delays can occur for a number of reasons. The more complete and accurate your application is, the quicker the approval process.

What if I change my mind and wish to withdraw my application?

If you should choose to withdraw your application after submitting it to the Medical Staff Office, written notice must be given. The application fee will not be refunded.

Once I’m on staff, will I have to pay any other fees?

There are no membership or reappointment dues to pay once you are on staff. However, the Bylaws require active staff members to attend at least 50 percent of both the semi annually medical staff meetings and 50 percent of their respective department meetings.

Who should I contact with questions?

The orientation package you receive at the time of appointment contains a lot of valuable information, along with the Medical Staff Bylaws. The Medical Staff Office is pleased to assist you with questions you may have about staff membership, the hospital, and the community. We may not have the answers you need, but most of the time we can direct you to a resource that can help. If your questions deal with clinical matters, you may wish to speak to the Chief of your Department or the Chief of Staff.