A key part to any credentialing application is the ­attestation, acknowledgment, and release forms. These documents protect your organization as well as the entities that release information to your organization throughout the credentialing process.

The length and format of attestations, acknowledgments, and release forms vary among organizations. Some are several pages long while others are just summaries. Either format is acceptable as long as several key elements are included as well as any state- or organization-specific requirements. Legal counsel should always review and approve any substantive changes to the information included in these documents.

Editor’s note: This article is the second in a two-part series featuring an adaptation of the Q&A portion of HCPro’s webinar, “OPPE and FPPE Case Study: Award-Winning Professional Practice Evaluation Transformation,” now available on demand. During the program, presenter Raechel Rowland, RN, BSN, LSSBB, lean practitioner at Ascension Borgess Health in Kalamazoo, Michigan, shared her experience revamping Ascension Borgess’ OPPE and FPPE processes. She is also the co-winner of the 2017 Credentialing Resource Center Excellence in Medical Staff Collaboration Award.

CRC members can peruse all of the online articles from the October 2017 issues of CRCJ and MSB—as well as full-color PDFs—here:

Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), also called endovenous laser ablation, is a minimally invasive procedure involving the use of a highly concentrated laser to repair varicose veins. Typically found in the legs, these gnarled, enlarged veins are caused by a faulty valve or weak vein wall. Although primarily a cosmetic concern for many people, varicose veins bulge and block blood flow, which can cause discomfort and lead to larger health problems (such as eczema, pigmentation, ulceration, and bleeding) if proper blood flow is not restored.

National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week is November 5–11. How will you be celebrating? Send your ideas, tips, photos, and planning materials to Senior Editor Delaney Rebernik at drebernik@hcpro.com, and you could see your contributions featured on the CRC site. Stay tuned for details on the special deals we’re launching next week to honor the hardworking professionals at the heart of patient safety and quality care.

Attention all Credentialing Resource Center members:

Last October, CRC debuted a sleek new website, an assortment of upgraded and expanded benefits, and a weekly delivery model for analysis articles and other exclusive member resources. As we approach the one-year anniversary of our makeover, we want to know how the new and improved CRC is treating you and what we can do to make your experience even better.
 
Please take a few moments to complete our 2017 CRC Membership Feedback Survey. The survey closes on Friday, November 3.   
 
As a thank you for sharing your valuable input, all respondents will receive a $40 digital gift card to use toward an HCPro medical staff book or webinar of their choice. Plus, one lucky survey taker will be chosen at random to receive a six-month upgrade to a Platinum Plus membership (or a six-month extension to his or her existing top-tier membership).

Only current Basic, Platinum, and Platinum Plus members of the Credentialing Resource Center are eligible to take this survey. Please log in to the CRC site with your membership credentials to view this full post and access the survey link. 

The Platinum Awards sets the standard for recognizing professionals and organizations who demonstrate success in the overarching healthcare continuum.