AAHC stands for? - ANSWER-Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Care
DNV stands for? - ANSWER-Det Norske Veritas
another type of accreditation
HFAP stands for? - ANSWER-Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program
another type of accreditation
NCQA stands for? - ANSWER-National Commission on Quality Assurance
URAC stands for? - ANSWER-Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
What is the difference between Accreditation and Certification? - ANSWER-
Accreditation = Confirmation and recognition of technical competence.
Certification = Confirmation that a prescribed requirements are met.
Under TJC, reappointments must not exceed... - ANSWER-24 months.
Per NCQA what is the timelimit to confirm practitioner holds a current license at the time
of Credentialing Committee's decision? - ANSWER-180 days
Who requires a 5-year work history and gaps of more than 5 years explained? - ANSWER-NCQA
Gaps of more than 6 months must be reviewed and clarified verbally or in writing.
NCQA considers a Fellowship the highest level of education. True or False - ANSWER-
False.
NCQA considers Residency highest level.
What committees are required by TJC? - ANSWER-Medical Executive Committee (MEC) and also a Governing Body