Compliant healthcare staffing relies on verified credentialing. In the fast-paced world of allied health staffing, it may be an overlooked process leading to risk, compromised patient safety, accreditation issues, and other penalties. Partnering with a staffing agency like Express Healthcare Staffing can ensure the clinicians working at your facility are properly credentialed and verified.
Common Credentialing Pitfalls
- Failure to complete primary source verification (PSV), which confirms an individual holds a valid license, certification, or registration.
- Starting clinicians before verifying their credentials.
- Skipping re-credentialing. As regulatory requirements evolve, regular updates are necessary to stay compliant with accrediting bodies.
- Overlooking state-specific requirements, such as licensing and scope-of-practice rules, which vary by state, especially for travel roles.
Best Practices for Credentialing Compliance
Credentialing is vital for safety and quality patient care. By prioritizing verification and maintaining compliance, healthcare employers can avoid costly mistakes and build a qualified and trustworthy workforce.
- Verify licenses and certifications directly from issuing bodies via PSV.
- Stay compliant with regular audits and internal reviews.
- Organize all clinicians’ credentials and set reminders when nearing renewal dates.
At Express Healthcare, we screen all applicants to ensure each clinician passes a 25+ point credentialing process before we place them at any facility, including:
- Competency and skills testing
- Immunization verification
- OSHA and HIPAA (U.S.) / PIPEDA (Canada)
- Background check: U.S. and Canada
- Skills, competency, and credential verification by a clinical director (RN, BSN) prior to placement
Our thorough verification process ensures your allied healthcare positions are filled by clinicians who meet regulatory requirements and our high standards of compliance and quality assurance.
About Express Healthcare Staffing
Express Healthcare Staffing is in the business of people. We support local hospitals, clinics, and long-term facilities with exceptional medical professionals seeking new career opportunities. Through an individual approach to healthcare staffing, we help ensure the right fit for both the facility and the professional.
