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Tip of the week: AHP reappraisal should be similar to medical staff reappointment

Credentialing Resource Center Connection, September 20, 2007

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The reappraisal process for independent AHPs should be similar to that used for physicians appointed to the medical staff. They should complete a reapplication form, updating any information provided in the original application (e.g., whether the AHP has been named in any malpractice suits, changes in licensure status, malpractice insurance coverage, etc.).

Likewise, the hospital should obtain evaluations from physicians and hospital supervisors who are familiar with the AHP's performance, as these individuals can provide firsthand information regarding the AHP's performance as they have had an opportunity to closely observe the AHP at work.

For example, an operating-room technician would need to receive evaluations from an operating-room manager, circulating nurse, anesthesiologist, or other individual who is frequently in the operating room. A head nurse may evaluate the general and specific performance of an RN conducting rounds for his or her employer. This evaluation should be done much in the same way as a hospital conducts performance appraisals for its employees.

This tip comes from Ready, Set, Credential!: Questions, Games, and Other Strategies to Train Your Staff, by Nancy C. Lian, CPCS, CPMSM, available here.

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