Emergency Procedures & Critical Care Flashcards
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What is ESAR-VHP and how does it help credentialing during emergencies?
Answer: A state-based system that pre-registers and verifies volunteer health professionals' credentials in advance
The Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals pre-verifies credentials so volunteers can deploy quickly.
Which identification would satisfy the additional-ID requirement for disaster privileges when presented with a government photo ID?
Answer: Identification showing membership in a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) or Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Membership ID from a recognized response organization like DMAT or MRC is an acceptable second form of identification.
During a declared public health emergency, what mechanism can CMS use to temporarily waive certain Medicare requirements, such as some licensure conditions?
Answer: Section 1135 waivers
Section 1135 of the Social Security Act lets CMS waive certain requirements during declared emergencies.
Within what timeframe must the hospital decide whether disaster privileges should continue for a volunteer practitioner?
Answer: Within 72 hours, based on oversight information gathered
Joint Commission requires a decision within 72 hours on continuing disaster privileges based on observed performance.
Which multistate agreement allows registered nurses to practice in other member states, aiding emergency staffing?
Answer: Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
The Nurse Licensure Compact allows RNs and LPNs with a multistate license to practice across member states.
A hospital grants disaster privileges to a volunteer physician. Which statement about an NPDB query is correct?
Answer: An NPDB query is not required before granting disaster privileges, but full credentialing applies if the practitioner later seeks regular privileges
Disaster privileges rely on ID and license verification, while NPDB queries are required for regular appointment and privileges.
Which type of volunteer requires a disaster-responsibility process distinct from privileges, such as a volunteer registered nurse?
Answer: Volunteer practitioners who are not licensed independent practitioners
Non-LIP licensed volunteers like RNs are assigned disaster responsibilities rather than privileges, with similar ID and license verification.
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