CPCS CPCS Locum Tenens and Temporary Credentialing 2

Question 1

When a locum tenens practitioner's temporary privileges expire and they wish to continue working, what MUST occur?

Accepted Answer

Full credentialing through the standard credentials committee and governing board process must be completed

Answer

Temporary privileges cannot be indefinitely renewed; continued practice beyond the allowed period requires completing the full credentialing and privileging process.

Question 2

A hospital uses a locum tenens agency that holds NCQA certification for credentialing. Under which condition may the hospital rely on the agency's credentialing without independently re-verifying each element?

Accepted Answer

When a written agreement exists specifying that the agency's credentialing meets the hospital's standards and accreditation requirements

Answer

A formal written agreement documenting that the agency's credentialing process meets applicable standards is required before the hospital can rely on agency-performed verifications.

Question 3

Which of the following is a UNIQUE documentation requirement for locum tenens credentialing compared to permanent medical staff credentialing?

Accepted Answer

Documentation of the locum agency contract and the specific dates of practice at the facility

Answer

Locum tenens files must include the agency contract and defined practice dates to establish the scope and duration of temporary privileges.

Question 4

During a disaster, a hospital activates its emergency credentialing policy and grants privileges to volunteer practitioners. Which accreditation standard governs this process?

Accepted Answer

Joint Commission Emergency Management (EM) standards, specifically the disaster privileging provisions

Answer

TJC EM standards include specific provisions for granting disaster privileges to volunteer practitioners when the facility's emergency operations plan is activated.

Question 5

Under Joint Commission disaster privileging standards, what information MUST be obtained about a volunteer practitioner BEFORE they begin providing care?

Accepted Answer

A valid government-issued photo ID and at least one primary source that confirms their practitioner status, such as a current license card or hospital ID

Answer

TJC disaster standards require at minimum a photo ID and one primary source confirmation of licensure before a volunteer disaster practitioner may begin patient care.

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CPCS CPCS Locum Tenens and Temporary Credentialing 2