Ask the expert: Why is it a myth that clinical privileges are defined, determined, and granted by the clinical department?
Credentialing Resource Center Connection, August 19, 2010
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The clinical department is involved in the credentialing process, but as MSPs are well aware, the department can grant recommendations but not approval of criteria and for privileges. In fact, it is necessary to consult with each clinical department to obtain appropriate criteria for applicants and reapplicants for privileges, but it is not within the department’s power to have the final say on criteria, or to make the final determination of privileging a candidate for application or reapplication.
This week’s question and answer is from HCPro's Converting to Core Privileging: 10 Essential Steps to a Criteria-Based Program.
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