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Waived Testing Privileges For MDs and Mid-Level Practitioners

MDs and Mid-Level Practitioners may apply for waived, non-instrument based POCT privileges*. The Medical Staff Office (MSO) manages these privileges. Each test has its own online training course. Test Menu includes: urine pregnancy, fecal occult blood, urine chemistries 2, 7, & 10, and vaginal pH paper.

To attain these privileges:

  1. Request from your Chief of Service – who will notify the MSO.
  2. Successfully complete the online training course, including brief exam.
  3. Submit evidence of completion to the MSO.
  4. Retake course every other year.

*This credentialing procedure is allowed by the Joint Commission as an alternative to annual competency assessment for MDs and Mid-level Practitioners.