Tip of the week: Know the best practices for verbal credentialing verifications at ambulatory care centers
Credentialing Resource Center Connection, May 26, 2010
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The Joint Commission standards do not outline requirements for verbal or phone verifications at ambulatory care centers. However, accepted practice is to document verbal or phone verification by including:
- The information verified
- The name and title of the person supplying the information
- The date of the verification
- The name or initials of the person obtaining the information
This week’s tip is from Verify and Comply, Fifth Edition.
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