questions most frequently
Here are the answers to questions most frequently asked by, or about, our Medical Staff...
How do I get a username and password to this website?
Contact the Medical Staff Office at 978-463-1083.
What are the Medical Staff fees?
Click here to download the Medical Staff Fee Schedule
What is the Medical Staff Office Department Responsible for?
The Medical Staff Office is responsible for the appointment, reappointment, privileging, quality monitoring and orientation for 350 Medical Staff and Allied Health Professionals credentialed at Anna Jaques Hospital. We are also responsible for maintaining licensure, liability, certification & education information on all of these credentialed providers.
The Medical Staff Office also helps to facilitate the business of the Medical Staff Leadership.
How do I apply for appointment and/or privileges to the Medical Staff?
Contact the Medical Staff Office at 978-463-1083 or dfortune-smith@ajh.org
How many physicians are on staff at Anna Jaques Hospital?
There are approximately 250 members on the Medical Staff at Anna Jaques Hospital. Approximately 170 members actively practice at the Hospital. There are approximately 85 members on the Allied Health Professional Staff.
How long is the typical application process?
It all depends on how quickly we receive primary source verification of the application information. The average time from receipt of a complete application to approval by the Board of Trustees is 90 days.
After Credentials Committee has taken action on your application, it will be forwarded to the Medical Staff Executive Committee for action and subsequently be forwarded to the Board of Trustees for final action. A letter from the Office of the President/CEO of the Hospital will be sent to you informing you of the final action on your application.
When does Credentials Committee Meet?
The Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff is scheduled to meet the first Friday of each month.
When does the Medical Staff Executive Committee meet?
The Medical Staff Executive Committee is scheduled to meet the second Friday of each month.
When does the Board of Trustees of the Hospital meet?
The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet the third Wednesday of every month.
How do I request a Leave of Absence?
The first step is to notify the Chief of your Department in writing. Prior approval is required for any leave of absence greater than 90 days. Refer to your Medical Staff Bylaws for the specific process.
Who needs to be notified of change of contact information?
Notify the Medical Staff Office of any change in contact information (address, phone, pager). Contact the Medical Staff Office at 978-463-1083 or dfortune-smith@ajh.org.