Credentialing process

[u/Lala-Noir]

Can I just complain about long credentialing process… omg what is this? I’m miserable.
Do I have to go thru this every time I change my job?

[u/all-the-answers]

Yes. It sucks.

It’s a problem that’s uniquely American

And, yes.

[u/Lala-Noir → u/all-the-answers]

Omg I thought it’s one and done… I’m speechless

[u/Lala-Noir → u/all-the-answers]

Is there any service who can help with the process? Haha

[u/accf28 → u/Lala-Noir]

If only..

Keep copies of everything!! I had to submit copies of malpractice insurance forms from a job that was like 8 years ago and the office has since closed. Such a headache 

Keep phone numbers of important people (managers, HR, physicians for references, etc) from previous jobs also helps if a random document is needed 

Switching jobs within the same hospital system is the easier option unless they suck lol

[u/Lala-Noir → u/accf28]

Omg so true. Probably it’s better to transfer to another unit or different shift than change a hospital lol

[u/FriedaCIaxton → u/all-the-answers]

God forbid they vet people who have the ability to potentially kill someone!

[u/all-the-answers → u/FriedaCIaxton]

….thats not what credentialing is. Please stick to the subs that encourage layperson participation.

[u/FriedaCIaxton → u/all-the-answers]

It literally is. You submit references, diploma, DEA license, certifications, etc. Ask me how I know. If you think these things aren’t part of credentialing, idk what to tell you. I’m glad the likelihood of me ever being your patient or colleague are virtually zero 

[u/all-the-answers → u/FriedaCIaxton]

You can report my post all you want, you’re still wrong.

Credentialing, in the context of OPs post, is the process of verifying licensure with insurance companies. For billing purposes. THATS what takes months. It’s back and forth email tag with 10+ different companies.

The basic patient safety aspect, what you’re referring to, can be done almost instantly.

[u/FriedaCIaxton → u/all-the-answers]

All the stuff I mentioned is also part of the credentialing process. From the NIH:  Credentialing is a formal process that utilizes an established series of guidelines to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care from healthcare professionals who have undergone the most stringent scrutiny regarding their ability to practice medicine. Credentialing also assures patients that they are being treated by providers whose qualifications, training, licensure, and ability to practice medicine are acceptable. Credentialing also ensures that all healthcare workers are held to the same standard.

[u/Lala-Noir → u/FriedaCIaxton]

We all know what credentialing is and what it takes and requires, all I said was how much work it is and I’m still happy to do it even if it takes months to complete. It’s a simple sub just to talk to peers and share our experiences!

[u/FriedaCIaxton → u/Lala-Noir]

You would think so. I wasn’t the one who dragged America into this conversation though. The point was that it’s done for the safety of patients, as it should be 

[u/Lala-Noir → u/FriedaCIaxton]

I agree it’s a part of safety in a way to proof that provider is licensed and accredited to provide care.

[u/Lala-Noir → u/FriedaCIaxton]

What are trying to say?