Ask the expert: What are the requirements for fast-track credentialing according to The Joint Commission (formerly JCAHO)?
Credentialing Resource Center Connection, February 14, 2008
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According to The Joint Commission's medical staff standards, "clean applicants"-that is, applications that are complete, clear, and without red flags-may be fast-tracked or expedited. In this case, the governing board delegates authority to a subcommittee of at least two members rather than requiring a full meeting of the board for final approval. Hospitals are required by the Joint Commission to clearly define what criteria would exclude an applicant from being fast-tracked.
This week's answer is from Ready, Set, Credential! Questions, Games and Other Strategies to Train Your Staff, (HCPro, Inc.) by Nancy C. Lian, CPMSM, CPCS, available here.
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