A Beginners Guide to Privileging
applicable ) every time , through a primary source . This is how Medical Services Professionals ( MSPs ) can ensure providers within their organization are always providing the highest level of quality of care and patient safety at all times .
Most hospitals and healthcare organizations re-credential their providers and renew privileges every two years ( with periodic or ongoing evaluation for continuation of privileges as well , as applicable based on accreditation ).
However , this may be changing as The Joint Commission has extended its provider appointment requirement from “ not to exceed two years ” to “ not to exceed three years ” to better align with the standard practice of evaluating licensed providers every three years . Case logs , procedure reports , ongoing or periodic professional practice evaluations and peer reviews all go into building a provider profile to ensure they are qualified to continue providing care under their granted privileges . Meeting the requirements established by the medical staff and accreditation bodies to confirm current competency is critical in ensuring patient safety .
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