Survey.HCPro, Inc., the parent company of Contemporary Long-Term Care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. , recently polled long-term care facilities long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. on the question: "How do you currently go about granting privileges to physicians treating residents at your facility?" 51% Check the physician's credentials yourself 33% Rely on information from the hospital 8% Rely on information from a third party 8% Other (includes not checking credentials, enlisting the medical director's help, and performing criminal background checks) |
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