Physician Credentialing ALL SOLUTION LATEST 2023 EDITION GUARANTEED GRADE A+

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What is the purpose of credentialing? To ensure only qualified practioners who can demonstrate current clinical competence are granted clinical privileges. Who is required to get credentialed? MD, ... NP,PA, anyone who is practicing independently, interventional radiological tech. Does not affect the bedside RN Why is credentials required? -It is required by the joint commission, state, and to reduce risk for the hospital. - It also ensures our patient are getting the best care from providers who are competent and qualified. What occurs during the initial appointment? - We ensure the provider has the training and education they say they have. Ask how many surgeries they have performed for requested privilege. - Where they did their residency. The person verifying must call the school to ask, it is not done via mail. How often is reappointment done? Every 2 years What did the court case Darling vs. Charleston hospital do? - 1st case to hold hospitals responsible for monitoring patient being provided at the hospital. - Employees must observe pts condition and report to higher-ups if they provider isn't doing what is proper. - hospital held liable for negligent tx of a pt. Johnson vs. Misericordia Community Hospital The hospital is responsible for doctor mistakes or injury to patient bc of failed credentialing. This is the rule of the road for doctors Medical Staff Bylaws. Who is the person that is responsible for the discipline of other providers? Chief of Staff What is required for a provider to be verified? - Verify gov. ID card - Current licensure - DEA - Reverent education / training: done via phone - Verify that the provider has privileges at other hospitals they say they do. - board certifications - have they performed requested procedures within the past 5-7 years. - Malpractice insurance. Once the provider has completed the application, what happens next? Malpractice claims hx is checked Query national practitioner data bank Criminal background check 3 peer reference letters. What are some red flags for initial appointment? - incomplete application - unexplained time gaps in training and education - positive returns after check of privileges - freq changes in address - pending lawsuit - non-response from reference - malpractice canceled - negative response from licensure association The reappointment process focuses on what two things? Behavior and competence at the facility. What is reviewed during an reappointment? Quality data: did they show up to meetings, pt complaints, did they obey the bylaws, did they show up to work on time, volume, medical record completion, etc. What happens if the provider misses the deadline for reappointment? They are unable to practice at that hospital until the reappointment process is complete. During the appointment and reappointment phases when checking sanctions with the OIG and GSA, what should you receive if they are clear of sanctions? No report What are some causes of sanctions? Elder abuse, sexual assault, etc = will not get paid for service provided during sections and also will not receive Medicare/Medicaid. Who may be given temp privileges? for important patient needs (cancer doctor) and new appointments that have been recommended by the clinical leadership or medical director How long is a temp privilege good for? Up to 30 days What is reviewed for a temp privilege? Once that application is complete and clean and awaiting the MEC approval: CONTINUED.. [Show More]

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