National health care standards developed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations require health care facilities to review, evaluate and verify the credentials, training and experience of medical staff applicants prior to granting medical staff privileges. To meet these standards, IHS health care facilities require all medical staff applicants to provide information concerning their education, training, licensure, and work experience and any adverse disciplinary actions taken against them. This information is then verified with references supplied by the applicant and may include: former employers, educational institutions, licensure and certification boards, the American Medical Association, the Federation of State Medical Boards, the National Practitioner Data Bank, and the applicants themselves.
US Code:
25 USC 13
Name of Law: Synder Act
US Code:
42 USC 2001-2004
Name of Law: IHS Transfer Act
US Code:
25 USC 450
Name of Law: Indian Self-Determination and Education Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form 0917-0009-1 Indian Health Service Medical Staff Credentials and Privileges Files
60 Day FR Publication 04-02-13.pdf
OMB 0917-0009 Supporting Statement 5-23-2013.docm
Indian Health Service Medical Staff Credentials and Privileges Files