Credentialing (assuring professional competency) is an important part of the hospital application process. Credentialing demonstrates that you are qualified to perform the procedures you have requested. The verification process begins with a practitioner receiving and completing an Iowa Statewide Universal Practitioner Application, which is available in both hardcopy and electronic template.
The form collects critical information regarding education, training, board certification, licensure, hospital privileges, and malpractice insurance. The form also asks necessary questions related to licensure sanctions, medicare/medicaid sanctions, felony convictions, and malpractice claim history.
Credentials will typically be reviewed at the time of the request for staff membership. The hospital will also query the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) prior to granting privileges and upon credentialing. All information is held highly confidential. Once the application is complete, the credentialing file will be taken to the Quality Exec Committee for review and recommendation to the Medical Staff.
The Medical Staff will then review the credentialing files and make their recommendation to the Hospital Board of Trustees, who make the final decision of approval or denial. The applicant will then be notified by letter on the approval/denial of the application.
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