When it comes to temporary privileges, required credentialing steps vary based on the accreditor and, in some cases, the purpose for the grant.Read More »
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An effective prescreen process helps to ensure that nonviable candidates for employment never make it to first base. It also helps to minimize the...Read More »
This spreadsheet, created by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is used by the various departments involved in practitioner onboarding to keep track of important information, including the practitioner's start date. The start date can be adjusted based on when other information in this...
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An effective audit tool drives consistent receipt and appropriate processing of all necessary credentialing documents. Conducting regular audits ensures practitioner files comply with accreditation standards and promotes survey readiness. Newly recruited medical staff services leaders can use...
This tool summarizes results from audits of individual credentialing files. Studying this high-level overview can help credentialing, medical staff, quality, and hospital leaders track performance patterns, identify improvement opportunities, and promote compliance with internal and external...
Even the most experienced professionals occasionally make mistakes and miss critical steps—it’s human nature. In the credentialing arena, staff may complete a required activity (e.g., primary source verification of licensure) but forget to document the outcome in the applicant’s file....
The key to successful onboarding is global understanding among program administrators about why the process exists and what effects it has on the practitioner and the organization. In addition, the program’s end users (new practitioners) must learn how to be successful in providing care for...
