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Credentialing and privileging of advanced practice nurses
M F Kamajian1, S A Mitchell, R A Fruth
1Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, USA.
AACN Clinical Issues
|April 4, 2000
Summary
Advanced practice nurses (APNs) must navigate credentialing and privileging processes to ensure public safety. Understanding federal, state, and institutional guidelines is crucial for APNs entering practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Administration
- Healthcare Policy
- Professional Licensure
Background:
- Credentialing and privileging are standard administrative procedures for advanced practice nurses (APNs).
- Regulatory bodies and managed care organizations establish criteria for licensed healthcare providers.
- Ensuring qualified personnel is paramount for public safety in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the credentialing and privileging requirements for APNs.
- To provide guidance on navigating administrative processes for APNs.
- To support APNs in establishing their professional practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of guidelines from federal, state, and institutional agencies.
- Explanation of criteria for healthcare practitioner credentialing and privileging.
- Inclusion of sample forms for practice agreements and privilege delineation.
Main Results:
- APNs face multifaceted credentialing and privileging requirements.
- Understanding these administrative processes is essential for APN practice.
- Guidelines vary across federal, state, and institutional levels.
Conclusions:
- APNs must be knowledgeable about credentialing and privileging to establish and maintain their practice.
- Adherence to established criteria ensures the delivery of safe healthcare.
- Resources and recommendations are provided to assist APNs in this administrative process.