Credentialing Check

Checklist

The healthcare credentialing checklist

Use this checklist as a starting point for building clinician files. Every facility has its own list, so treat this as the baseline and add facility-specific items on top.

Identity & employment

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Resume / work history (with gaps explained)
  • Professional references
  • I-9 and employment paperwork

Licenses & certifications

  • Active professional license for the clinician's state
  • BLS certification
  • ACLS, PALS or NRP where the unit requires it
  • Specialty certifications (e.g. CCRN, CEN)
  • For physicians: state medical license, DEA registration, board certification and malpractice insurance

Health & safety

  • TB test or chest X-ray (often annual)
  • Physical exam
  • Immunizations: MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, Tdap
  • Seasonal flu and other required vaccinations
  • Drug screen

Background & competency

  • Criminal background check
  • OIG / sanctions check
  • Specialty skills checklist
  • Facility orientation or competency documents

Turn the checklist into a live system

Credentialing Check comes pre-loaded with these credential types and default rules per profession, so each clinician's checklist fills in automatically and shows exactly what's missing.

Frequently asked questions

Is this checklist the same for every facility?

No. It's a common baseline. Always add each facility's specific requirements — Credentialing Check lets you store them per facility.

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