Health Center Program Compliance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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The term “site visit” in these FAQ refers to:
- Operational Site Visits (OSVs) conducted for award recipients
- OSVs conducted for look-alikes
- Initial Designation (ID) site visits conducted for look-alike applicants
The information in these FAQ only relates to requirements and processes of the HRSA Health Center Program.
Clinical staffing
This question relates to Element c. Procedures for Review of Credentials and Element d. Procedures for Review of Privileges
No, a health center governing board is not required to approve credentialing or privileging procedures or individual provider credentials or privileges to demonstrate compliance with requirements in the Health Center Program Compliance Manual Chapter 5: Clinical Staffing.
(Added: 3/8/2023)