| Subject: | JCAHO Requires Primary Source Verification for All Licensed Personnel Effective July 1, 2005 |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Thu, 9 Jun 2005 - 10:00 am |
| Effective, July 1, 2005, JCAHO is requiring primary source verification, at the time of hire, for all individuals for whom a license, certification or registration is required to perform their job responsibilities, as stated in HR.1.20, EP 47. Also primary source verification is required upon the expiration of renewed licensure, certification or registration of said individuals as stated in HR.1.20, EP 48. This would include nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, imaging... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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