Institute for Patient Care: Credentialing Processes at MGH

Institute for Patient Care Clinical Affilations Program

CREDENTIALING FOR MGH EMPLOYEES

NURSES IN THE EXPANDED ROLE AND PHYSICAN ASSISTANTS
The credentialing processes at MGH are designed to ensure that health professionals who provide services at MGH are qualified and prepared. Credentialing for nurses in the expanded role and physician assistants is coordinated by the Patient Care Services credentialing coordinator.

Credentialing is required for the following role groups:

Physician Assistants

Nurses in the expanded role include:

Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialists

For all candidates, the Human Resources Department and the respective director/supervisor coordinate the application and selection process based on the candidate's education, proof of licensure, registration, related certifications and experience required for the position.

Nurses in the expanded role and physician assistants are required by Massachusetts regulations, MGH Bylaws, and MGH policies to submit practice guidelines developed with their collaborating/supervising MD. Applications are reviewed and signed by the candidate, supervising/collaborating physician and chief of service before submitting to the Patient Care Services credentialing coordinator to facilitate the approval process. Candidates cannot practice in their respective roles until final approval is given to practice.

RE-CREDENTIALING FOR MGH EMPLOYEES:

Re-credentialing is the same process as initial credentialing.

CREDENTAILING FOR REGISTERED NURSES WHO ARE NOT MGH EMPLOYEES:

Registered nurses who are not MGH employees but wish to provide services at MGH must complete an application (Non-MGH Registered Nurses Request for Authorization) which indicates the professional activities they wish to perform, history of immunizations, evidence of licensure and malpractice insurance. Authorization to do research, patient care and/or consultation is coordinated through the Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development. Authorization to screen patients for referral agencies or on-site review for managed care or payor organizations is coordinated through Case Management.

Non-MGH employees who are registered nurses providing services at MGH may include:

Research
Patient care
On-site review for managed care/payor organizations
Facility screening for referral services, consultation

For more information about credentialing, you may contact the following:

Julie Goldman, RN, MS Professional Development Manager	Phone 617-724-2295		Email JGoldman2@partners.org
Mary Ellin Smith, RN, MS Professional Development Manager	Phone 617-724-5801		Email MESmith@partners.org