Credentialing Policy

Posted: April 14, 2025
Type of Credential Description Timeframe
Background Check SSN Trace, Federal Criminal Search, County Criminal Search, National Criminal Database and Sex Offender Registry, and Global Watchlist Search (including but not limited to OIG, OFAC, SAM) During initial screening with CareRev at minimum
Drug Screen 10 panel lab test Within 30 days of initial screening with CareRev
State Issued License Active, unencumbered state license. Primary Source Verification is required. Compact state licenses are accepted, if applicable.
Any actions, restrictions, or disciplinary measures must be disclosed and are subject to review and approval by Client. Documentation of such actions and the resulting Client approvals will be maintained by CareRev.
Honoring expiration date
Government-Issued Identification Government-issued photo identification (driver's license, state identification, passport book/card, military identification, green card), and associated name change document(s) if applicable During initial screening with CareRev
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA), verified for all specialties Honoring expiration date
Resume Resume with recent, relevant work history CNAs: at least 6 months experience

All other specialties: at least 1 year of experience per specialty
Skills Self-Assessment Patient population age and unit-specific assessments During initial screening with CareRev then annually thereafter
Education Verification Education verification is conducted, where applicable, in accordance with Joint Commission standards and state law During initial screening with CareRev
Tuberculosis (TB) Questionnaire:
Annual screening questionnaire per CDC guidelines and following state regulations

Testing Option 1:
Negative skin PPD or blood test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT)

Testing Option 2:
Positive skin PPD or blood test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT) and negative TB screening chest x-ray
Questionnaire:
During initial screening with CareRev and then annually thereafter for all options

Testing Option 1:
Negative skin or blood test within 1 year of initial screening with CareRev

Testing Option 2:
Negative chest x-ray dated after positive skin or blood test and within five (5) years of the submitted questionnaire
MMR* 2 vaccine series or titer Does not expire
Varicella* 2 vaccine series, titer, or clinical evidence of disease Does not expire
Hepatitis B* 3 vaccine series, 2 vaccine series, or titer Does not expire
TDAP* 1 vaccine Every 10 years
Influenza* Seasonal flu shot Valid for current flu season
TJC Education and Attestation Form Educational modules per TJC guidelines During initial screening with CareRev then annually thereafter
TB Education and Annual Risk Assessment Education modules per the CDC and screening questionnaire identifying TB risk factors During initial screening with CareRev then annually thereafter

*Not applicable to SMB clients.

Additional Terms:

  • Client may allow declinations or exemptions for medical or religious reasons for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TDAP, and Influenza.
  • If Client requires mask fit testing, Client shall provide mask fit testing at no cost to CareRev or the Healthcare Professional (e.g., during Client’s onsite orientation or preceptor shifts).
  • If Client requires titers only, Client shall provide titer testing at no cost to CareRev or the Healthcare Professional (e.g., during Client’s onsite orientation or preceptor shifts).