When it comes to temporary privileges, required creden­tialing steps vary based on the accreditor and, in some cases, the purpose for the grant. The Joint Commission requires verification of only two elements: the applicant’s current licensure and competence. When, on the other hand, the grant is for an applicant who’s awaiting review by the medical executive committee and board approval for longer-term privileges, the accreditor requires evaluation of 10 elements, including challenges to licensure/registration and history of involuntary privilege modification or termination of medical staff membership. (Either finding would bar the practitioner from receiving temporary privileges.)

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