Tip of the week: Understand your organization's admitting privileges policy
Credentialing Resource Center Connection, December 4, 2008
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In many states, the laws addressing hospital licensing describe which providers can admit patients. Some allow only licensed physicians to do so, and some allow podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to admit. It is important for the medical staff to define which LIPs may be granted privileges to admit patients to the hospital. Although a nonphysician may be granted privileges to treat a patient independently, a physician order may be required for admission to the hospital. In addition, some physicians may have privileges limited to consultative services only.
This week’s tip is from the 2009 Credentials Verification Desk Reference, by Kathy Matzka, CPMSM, CPCS.
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