Overcome stumbling blocks in AHP privileging
April 19, 2016
Privileging the growing ranks of allied health professionals (AHP) poses distinctive challenges. Over the years, the following have emerged as trouble spots:
- The lack of a clear definition of the types of practitioners who require privileging
- The wide range of clinical scopes defined by healthcare organizations
- Varying and unclear licensure requirements from state to state
- An increasing number of physicians employing non-physician healthcare practitioners for clinical assistance
Enter Core Privileges for AHPs, Third Edition, which cuts through such confusion with an array of customizable, criteria-based privilege forms that address nearly 40 of today’s top AHP specialty areas. Developed using best industry practices and reviewed by experts in the field, the collection will help busy MSPs and medical staff leaders execute a privileging process that saves valuable time while promoting the delivery of high-quality care.