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Said: : "Hello, If providers, alone, are performing the testing then the only CAP requirements are those listed under the PPT section.  Competency does need to be accessed initially, however, PT is not required.  See below.   The Provider-Performe...

Said: : "We are TJC inspected and in our last inspection physician credentialing came up. We had all the necessary wording in our credentialing, however there was no proof that there was any initial training. Medical staffing would still need to...

Said: : "We are a CAP inspected hospital and as of April 2014, credentialing was no longer an acceptable means of physician competency. If providers are performing FOB testing, it is a Provider Performed Test and competency must be assessed as wel...

Said: : "I was under the impression that FOB testing is covered under physician credentialing. (ie...they would not need to do annual competencies.) We've used this guideline for years without issue. Kelyn Celeskey"

Said: : "It should still be “Waived”, but the MD must be trained and competency must be assessed yearly.     Thanks, Jeremy"