Briefings on Credentialing

After you’ve maneuvered your way through the complicated ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) process, from selecting indicators to assigning proctors, don’t forget the last hurdle: deciding how to distribute those data to practitioners. 

Wouldn’t it be great if medical staffs could find out more about potential candidates without sharing the burden of reporting additional information? That’s essentially the scenario put forth by the new National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) updates.

Knowing where your medical staff services department (MSSD) will be in five years is just as important as knowing where it’s been. Experience counts when it comes to drafting appropriate credentialing policies and building reliable working relationships with practitioners. But don’t underestimate the importance of tracking medical staff trends—both national and institution-specific—including practitioner placement. 

I can’t believe I have been in this profession for more than two decades! Over the years, I have received a lot of advice, some good, some funny, some downright ridiculous, and some that has lasted me a lifetime. I would like to share some of that advice with you.