Credentialing
The process of checking a practitioner’s qualifications to grant practice privileges at a facility or a health plan. A credential is what an individual who has met eligibility requirements and successfully completed any required examination process receives. The credentialing process may include registration, certification, licensure, professional association membership, or the award of a degree in the field. Credentialing also determines the quality of personnel by providing standards for evaluating competence and by defining the scope of functions and how personnel may be used.
