Faculty Handbook

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2022-23

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE This is a University Eye Center Committee Reviewed May 2019

Purpose: The Credentials Committee will ensure that the clinical privileges granted to University Eye Center (UEC) medical staff members are consistent with the UEC's standards of training, experience and performance. The Credentialing Committee will review new applicants, as well as medical staff members applying for re credentialing.

Reporting Link: Clinic Council

Specific Responsibilities: 1. Review all credentialing and re-credentialing applications. The Credentials Committee will review all recommendations to ensure that they are consistent with the verified education, training, experience and, if applicable, demonstrated clinical competency, as well as the certified physical and mental competency of the candidate. The committee will coordinate the internal and external verification procedures of credentials of UEC medical staff applicants and review departmental recommendations in the context of the verified credentials. 2. Attend committee meetings. 3. Review and abide by the Policies and Procedures regarding document for Hiring, Credentialing, and Re Credentialing 4. The Credentials Committee will report its findings and recommended action to the Clinic Council on a periodic basis.

Membership: Appointed

Number of Members: 4-6

Term of Office: No Specific Term Limit

Selection of Chair: Chief Medical Officer

Decision Making: Consensus

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