Credentialing Policy

Posted: November 19, 2024

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 then annually thereafter
Drug Screen	10 panel lab test	Within 30 days of initial screening with CareRev
State Issued License	Unencumbered state license, Primary Source Verification Compact state licenses accepted, if applicable	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	Honoring expiration date
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	Age and unit-specific assessments	During initial screening with CareRev then annually thereafter
Tuberculosis (TB)	Questionnaire: Screening questionnaire per CDC guidelines Testing Option 1: Negative skin PPD or Negative blood test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT) Testing Option 2: Positive skin PPD and Negative blood test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT) Testing Option 3: Positive 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 Options 1 and 2: Negative skin or blood test within 1 year of initial screening with CareRev Testing Option 3: Negative chest x-ray dated after positive 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).