Assignment
You are the credentialing manager for a medium-sized hospital (80-120 beds).
Part 1: Provide a summary description and Web link of where you can find credentialing (licensure or certification) information for physicians, nurses, and other nonphysician providers in your state.
Part 2: List the academic qualifications and continuing education requirements for licensure or certification for at least 3 provider types, as specified by your state's Department of Health Web site. The following are some examples that can be used:
•MD/DO - Medical Doctor/Doctor of Osteopathy
•ARNP - Nurse Practitioner
•RN - Registered Nurse, CRNA - Nurse Anesthetist
•PA - Physician Assistant
•PT - Physical Therapist
•OT - Occupational Therapist
•RT - Respiratory Therapist
•PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant
•COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant
•LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Part 3: Discuss why each state has its own licensure or certification requirements for health care professionals as it relates to each profession's practice act.
Part 4: In summary, describe some of the implications that may occur to patients and the organization (hospital) if you credential a newly hired health care professional incorrectly.
Your paper should be 2-3 pages excluding the cover page, abstract page, and reference page. Be sure to support your work with at least 3 academic or professional peer-reviewed sources published within the past 5 years.