The NPDB is making it very difficult for single specialty centers to get an account set up that allows us to pull the NPDB files on the surgeons. Can we use the self-query feature with NPDB with single specialty surgery centers?
The Joint Commission response:
Yes, A self-query is acceptable for organizations that are not eligible to query NPDB. See HR.02.01.03 EP 11Here are some resources with additional details:FAQ: https://www.jointcommission.org/standards/standard-faqs/behavioral-health/human-resources-management-hrm/000001369/https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/hcorg/register.jsp
