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Tailoring Medical Volunteer Use Through Credentialing

Tailoring Medical Volunteer Use Through Credentialing. Tom Lawrence, NREMT-P Program Director Rhode Island MRC. Objectives. Define Credentialing Outline several types Discuss important differences Discuss priorities of MRC credentialing

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Tailoring Medical Volunteer Use Through Credentialing

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  1. Tailoring Medical Volunteer Use Through Credentialing Tom Lawrence, NREMT-P Program Director Rhode Island MRC

  2. Objectives • Define Credentialing • Outline several types • Discuss important differences • Discuss priorities of MRC credentialing • Describe the Rhode Island model for credentialing MRC Volunteers

  3. Definition • Cre-den-tial (kri-den-shel) n. 1. A factor entitling one to confidence, credit, or authority. 2. Credentials. Evidence attesting to one’s right to credit, confidence, or authority Webster’s New College Dictionary

  4. What do we mean when we say credential? • The police call their badge a ‘credential’ • Hospitals refer to their process of allowing physicians to practice in their facility as ‘credentialing’

  5. Registration Information Parking Information Home | Academic Degrees | Continuing Education | Library & Resources | Events Planning | Business Office Launch a New Career Advance Your Career Obtain Credentialing Enhance Your Life Pre Entrance andRegistry Exams Customized Training Alphabetical Listing Nursing Pre-Entrance FAQ Contact Us Obtain Credentialing… Continuing Education offers a wide range of credentialing opportunities including American Heart Association (AHA) Programs, Emergency Response Programs. AHA Basic Life Support   Basic Trauma Life Support (Basic/ Advanced)   CPR BLS Healthcare Provider Program   CPR Healthcare Provider Renewal   CPR/BLS Heartsaver Instructor Training   CPR/BLS Instructor Training   Heartsaver CPR - Adult   Heartsaver CPR-Adult & Pediatric   Heartsaver First Aid Instructor Training   Heartsaver-Pediatric (Infant & Child)   Standard First Aid Program AHA Advanced Life Support   Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Provider   Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Response   PALS Recertification   Prehospital Education for the Prehospital Provider (PEPP)   Wilderness First Aid   Wilderness First Responder Obtain Credentialing… Continuing Education offers a wide range of credentialing opportunities including American Heart Association (AHA) Programs, Emergency Response Programs. AHA Basic Life Support Basic Trauma Life Support (Basic/ Advanced)  CPR BLS Healthcare Provider Program  CPR Healthcare Provider Renewal  CPR/BLS Heartsaver Instructor Training  CPR/BLS Instructor Training  Heartsaver CPR - Adult  Heartsaver CPR-Adult & Pediatric  Heartsaver First Aid Instructor Training  Heartsaver-Pediatric (Infant & Child)  Standard First Aid Program AHA Advanced Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Provider  Pediatric Advanced Life Support Emergency Response PALS Recertification  Prehospital Education for the Prehospital Provider (PEPP)  Wilderness First Aid  Wilderness First Responder

  6. In Texas, you need to take an exam • All out-of-state practitioners must sit for an examination in Austin to obtain a Texas medical license NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

  7. Usual Components of Credentialing 1 • Verification of Unrestricted State Medical License With Appropriate Licensing Agency • Verification of Valid, Unrestricted DEA Certificate

  8. Usual Components of Credentialing 2 • Verification of Full, Unrestricted Admitting Privileges and Good Standing on the Medical Staff at a Hospital • Board Certification Status With the American Board of Medical Specialties • Review of Malpractice Claims History

  9. Usual Components of Credentialing 3 • Verification of Education and Training • Review of Work History • Verification of Adequate Malpractice Insurance • Proof of Appropriate Professional Licensing

  10. Who needs to be credentialed? • Physicians • Nurses • Mid Level Practitioners • Pharmacists • EMTs & Paramedics • CNAs, Laboratory & ancillary staff

  11. To what degree do we need to credential MRC members? • Verify Identification • Confirm appropriate valid license • Verify immunization status • Substantiate special advanced training if claimed • Verify clinical skills

  12. What about BCI Checks? • What will be your criteria for rejection? • Who will perform the check? • Is there an appeal process? • Do you have the need/right to conduct this check? • How much does it cost?

  13. RI MRC Credentialing Requirements • Government issued Photo ID • Valid medical license or certification • Up-to-date immunizations (which we provide) • Attendance at MRC Orientation session • Willingness to participate in MRC Events • Precepted skills verification only for those who will volunteer clinically

  14. RI MRC Advantages • Compact Geography • A nice tidy One Million Folks • To a large degree, we all know one another (OK, not everyone) • RI-1 DMAT (the grantee) has lots of experience in recruiting, training, and “credentialing” medical volunteers • We already have a place at the table in the emergency preparedness community

  15. Rhode Island MRCContact Info Tom Lawrence, NREMT-P Program Director tlawrence@lifespan.org Lori Tucker, RN Program Coordinator ljtucker1@cox.net

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