Policy Corner
Is It Reportable?
A federal hospital terminated the employment of one of its nurses after an investigation determined that the nurse had physically and verbally abused several patients. The nurse was afforded due process. Should this action be reported to the NPDB?
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Guidebook Q&As
Peer Review Organization Negative Actions or Findings
Private Accreditation Organizations Negative Actions or Findings
Exclusions from Federal and State Health Care Programs
Federal or State Health Care-Related Criminal Convictions
Other Adjudicated Actions or Decisions
Policy Guidance
Length of Action Requirement for Reporting Clinical Privileging Actions
When Can Query Responses Be Shared Within a Health Care System?
Medical Malpractice Payments and Sole Shareholder Employees
Medical Malpractice Payment to Non-Patients
Reporting Impaired Practitioners
Reporting Participation in Pretrial Intervention Programs