Survey of the Eligible Users of the National Practitioner Data Bank
Internet-Based Survey
Conducted by
Cherry Tree Business and Statistical Consulting
Table of Contents
Introduction
New Developments
Respondent Universe
Sampling Methodology
Entity Survey Component
Self-Query Survey Component
Appendices
Sampling design
Weighting
General coding instructions
Previous usage
Supplemental data
Glossary of terms
Introduction
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Practitioner Data Banks (DPDB) of the Bureau of Health Professions/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) conducted the Survey of Eligible Users of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB).
The population of eligible users is hospitals, managed care organizations, physician group practices, state licensing boards, medical malpractice payers, professional societies, other smaller groups of government entities at both the federal and state level, and those who self-query the NPDB. The purpose of the survey is to assess eligible users’ overall satisfaction with NPDB reporting and querying processes, to evaluate the NPDB as a source of information, and to understand the user perception of the usefulness of the NPDB information in hiring, licensing and credentialing decisions. Furthermore, this survey collects information from non-users of the NPDB to understand why they do not use the NPDB.
The survey population consists of three distinct groups: NPDB users, NPDB non-users, and those that self-query the NPDB. For the purpose of this survey, NPDB users include entities that queried the NPDB, reported to the NPDB, or both queried and reported between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2012. This group includes entities that have completed reporting or querying actions through an authorized agent. The survey collects additional information from users that receive a matched response. A matched response occurs when an eligible user queries the NPDB; and in turn, receives a response that the subject of the query has a report in the NPDB. Collecting feedback regarding matched responses will allow the DPDB to gain a better understanding of how NPDB information is used. Feedback from entities that chose to use authorized agents will inform the DPDB regarding the reasons underlying those choices.
The survey is also administered to non-users that are eligible to use the NPDB. Eligible non-users of the NPDB are those that: (i) never registered in the NPDB; (ii) registered prior to 2010 and were not currently registered during the survey time frame and (iii) were registered but not using the NPDB directly or through an authorized agent. Previous survey response rates in 2001 were actually higher for the non-users than users (83% versus 70%, respectively); indicating that entities that were not utilizing the NPDB were willing to invest staff time to respond to the survey. The intent of the survey was to gain new feedback from non-users through an enhanced data collection instrument designed specifically for this group. Information from the non-users will assist NPDB in understanding why these entities do not use the NPDB.
The third group, those that self-query the NPDB, includes health care practitioners and individuals who are seeking licensure or employment. Self-queriers were not included in previous NPDB surveys. The majority of self-queriers are health care practitioners using the system in their own interest or at the request of a potential employer, licensing or certification authority, or insurance provider. Entities such as practitioner organizations may also self-query to verify their own NPDB status. The NPDB has seen an increase in the number of self-queries in recent years and would like the survey results to provide a better understanding of the Characteristics of these queriers.
Administering this national survey will provide the DPDB with the information necessary to improve NPDB system usability and efficiency for all NPDB users. Comparisons of this survey’s results with results of earlier surveys will inform the DPDB about changes in its user satisfaction over time.
New Developments
The DPDB supports initiatives to monitor the NPDB to ensure they are meeting the intent of the laws and regulations to serve its customers in the best way possible. The DPDB has commissioned a series of surveys to examine the quantity and quality of information provided, user satisfaction with the information received, the process by which users interact with the NPDB, and how the information affects decision making.
These efforts were previously established with contracts between the DPDB and the Institute for Health Services Research and Policy Studies, Northwestern University and the Health Policy Center, Survey Research Laboratory, University of Illinois Chicago, and The Gallup Organization to complete the following surveys:
• NPDB-HIPDB User Survey in 2008
• NPDB User and Non-User Survey in 2001
• NPDB User Survey in 1994
On April 5, 2013, a final rule revised existing regulations under sections 401-432 of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 and section 1921 of the Social Security Act, governing the NPDB to incorporate statutory requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Affordable Care Act). The DHHS is also removing regulations which implemented the HIPDB. Section 6403 of the Affordable Care Act, the statutory authority for this regulatory action, was designed to eliminate duplicative data reporting and access requirements between the HIPDB (established under section 1128E of the Social Security Act) and the NPDB. It requires the Secretary to establish a transition period to transfer all data in the HIPDB to the NPDB, and once completed, to cease operations of the HIPDB. Information previously collected and disclosed to eligible parties through the HIPDB will then be collected and disclosed to eligible parties through the NPDB. This regulatory action consolidates the collection and disclosure of information from two data banks into one part of the CFR.
The NPDB, formerly two separate data banks that now have been merged into one data bank, is established and governed by revised laws and regulations as of April 5, 2013.
Since implementation of the previous survey of 2008, there have been numerous enhancements to the NPDB for which it has become necessary for DPDB to measure user satisfaction. More than a decade ago, users who queried the system waited four to six weeks to receive responses. Enhancements were made to reduce the wait time to 2 weeks. A few years later, the duration was reduced to 3 days. Continued improvement in the query and response system allowed for responses to now be received in less than an hour on average. The DPDB must consider this type of improvement along with the following list of enhancements in which to solicit feedback from the data bank users to measure changes in their satisfaction.
Integrated Query and Reporting System (IQRS) 2006 The IQRS query workflow became streamlined in recent years. Enhancements to the query process reduced the response time to less than one hour on average. An improved registration renewal process allowed entities and agents to more easily update their registrations.
Continuous Query, formerly Pro-Active Disclosure Service (PDS) in 2008 Entities were allowed to renew their registration for an automatic and continuous querying of enrolled practitioners (a 97% renewal rate). Continuous Query is for querying on practitioners, not health care organizations.
Querying and Reporting XML Service (QRXS) The interface control document transfer program phased out for querying and reporting XML Service in 2009. The QRXS used an industry standard XML format that improved the exchange of data between the user and the data banks.
Report forwarding State boards are able to receive medical malpractice, clinical privilege, and professional society actions that are forwarded electronically by participating reporting entities.
Information Technology Initiatives 2012 The DPDB implemented several IT initiatives to enhance the timeliness and quality of the information provided to reduce duplication, to provide work queues, and to improve service delivery.
HIPDB Merger with the NPDB In May 2013, the two databanks merged reducing the redundancy of the data bank contents. The merge may effect cost, utilization, and change perceptions of eligible users.
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Respondent Universe and Sampling Methods
The survey is administered to eligible users of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB). The respondent universe is comprised of both users and non-users that are eligible to report to the NPDB, query the NPDB, or both between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2012. Respondents are hospitals, managed care organizations, physician group practices, state licensing boards, medical malpractice payers, professional societies, other smaller groups of government entities at both the federal and state level, and those who self-query the NPDB.
The NPDB receives and discloses reports on medical malpractice payments made on behalf of health care practitioners; as well as certain adverse actions taken against health care practitioners, health care entities, providers and suppliers. Depending on their provisional authority requirements, entities that meet the NPDB's definition of an "eligible entity" may use the NPDB to query, or to submit certain reports on health care practitioners, health care entities, providers, and suppliers. Some entities both report to and query the NPDB.
If an entity uses an authorized agent to perform NPDB reporting or querying activities on their behalf, for the purposes of this survey, both the entity and the agent will be considered registered users of the NPDB. Reporters are required to report certain information related to the professional competence and conduct of physicians, dentists other health care practitioners. Queriers are authorized to receive information on health care practitioners, health care entities, providers, or suppliers to assist in making employment, credentialing, certification, and licensing decisions.
The NPDB administrative data provides a census of currently registered NPDB users as well as previously registered users who were not re-registered for the specified time frame. A stratified sample design is used to capture non-registered non-users and self-queriers.
NPDB Registered Users
The NPDB registered users are defined as eligible users who were registered and queried, reported to, or accessed the NPDB using an authorized agent during the defined time frame. This group of respondents includes entities that submitted reports, performed traditional queries (a one-time query), enrolled in continuous query, and those that utilized an authorized agent to query or report on their behalf (see Exhibit 1). The respondent is defined as the entity. For each respondent in this group, the entity’s most recent registered user will be contacted to represent the entity.
NPDB Non-Users
The NPDB non-users are defined as entities that were eligible to query or report to the NPDB and did not do so during the defined time frame. The non-user group includes previously registered users who were not re-registered to utilize the NPDB, eligible users who never registered to utilize the NPDB, and registered users who did not submit a query or report during the specified time period. Thus, if an entity was a registered user during the time frame and did not query, report, or utilize an authorized agent to query or report on their behalf, the entity is a non-user.
NPDB Self-Queriers
The NPDB self-queriers are health care practitioners and practitioner organizations that submitted a query during the specified time frame to either verify their own status or to provide a copy of the results to a third party. Self-queriers were not included in previous NPDB surveys. While the majority of self-queriers are health care practitioners and individuals who sought licensure or employment, this group of respondents also includes entities known as practitioner organizations. There are two types of practitioner organizations: medical service providers and medical suppliers.
Sampling Methodology
The NPDB administrative data provides the basis for the sampling frame used to implement the sampling methodology for all users identified as having ever registered in the NPDB. Non-users who never registered to utilize the NPDB will not be found in the NPDB administrative data. For this group of non-users, external sources of information will be used to build a stratified sampling frame for each identified subgroup. Self-queriers do not register; but, they are required to provide information to verify their identity when they submit a query. For the self-queriers, NPDB administrative data will provide the basis for the sample.
The NPDB administrative data contains the population of registered entities. Therefore a census survey will be conducted for each type of registered entity. A stratified sample will be applied to the remaining eligible users. For strata where the population size is sufficient, a stratified random sample that allows a +3 percent margin of error with 95% confidence will be employed allowing analysis of user perspectives across disparate groups.
NPDB Registered Users. Administrative data will be used to construct a census of eligible entities that are responsible for meeting specific querying or reporting requirements, sometimes both. Eligible entities that use an authorized agent to fulfill their reporting or querying requirements will be included in this census sample. The entity user survey component is provided in Appendix B.
A census of entities nationwide that submitted a report will receive the user survey component by contacting the most recent registered user who completed a NPDB report.
A census of entities nationwide that submitted a query will receive the user survey component by contacting the most recent registered user who completed a NPDB query. As described in Part A, queries may result in a “matched response” that can be the result of a one-time query or notification through continuous query.
NPDB Non-Users. Registered non-user sub-groups will be measured using administrative data to develop the census samples. A stratified sample of non-users who never registered to utilize the NPDB will be applied for a maximum sample size of 2,000. The entity non-user survey component is provided in Appendix B.
A census sample of registered users that do not utilize an authorized agent to query or report on their behalf, and the entity themselves have not queried or reported in the defined time frame, will be asked to complete the non-user survey component.
A stratified sample of previous users, those whose registration expired previous to and were not re-renewed during the defined time frame, will be asked to complete the non-user survey component.
A stratified sample of users who never registered to access to NPDB, and who are known to be eligible to report to or query the NPDB will be asked to complete the non-user survey component.
NPDB Self-Queriers. NPDB administrative data will be used to develop a sample, stratified by State, of health care practitioners and practitioner organizations that submitted a query during the specified time frame to either verify their own status or to provide a copy of the results to a third party. The self-querier survey component is provided in Appendix C.
A sample of approximately 150 practitioners nationwide that received a matched response will receive the self-query survey component.
A sample of approximately 1,350 practitioners nationwide that did not receive a matched response or did not complete the process will receive the self-query survey component.
Based on this sampling methodology, the estimated initial sample size and the expected number of completed questionnaires within the NPDB population of eligible users are provided in Table 1. Based on the 2001 survey and a set of enhancements discussed later, an expected response rate of 80 percent is anticipated.
Table 1. Estimated Initial Sample Size and Expected Number of Completed Surveys for the Eligible User Survey
**To be replaced with actual figures instead of estimates**
Respondents Type |
Respondents Description |
Initial Sample Size |
Estimated Responses (80%) |
Hours per Response |
Total Burden (Hours) |
NPDB Users |
Reporters |
14,790 |
11,832 |
.333 (20 min) |
3,940 |
Queriers (Matched Responses) |
2,210 |
1,768 |
.383 (23 min) |
677 |
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Non-Users
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Ever registered |
1,500 |
1,200 |
.133 (8 min) |
160 |
Never-registered |
500 |
400 |
.10 (6min) |
40 |
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NPDB Self Queriers |
Non-Matched Responses |
1,350 |
1,080 |
.10 (6 min) |
108 |
Matched |
150 |
120 |
.216 (8 min) |
26 |
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Total |
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20,500 |
16,400 |
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4,951 |
Data Identification Numbers:
Entity Survey Component
Identification numbers and locations are as follows:
N = ________
_______maximum number of columns per respondent
Self-Query Survey Component
Identification numbers and locations are as follows:
N = ________
_______maximum number of columns per respondent
Index to the Data Set: Entity Survey Component
Column Number |
Variable Name |
Question Number |
Type |
1 |
ID |
Q1 |
All |
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REGION |
Q2 |
All |
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ORG_TYP |
Q3 |
All |
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NUM_BEDS |
Q4 |
Hospital |
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NUM_PATIENTS |
Q5 |
Hospital |
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PRCTNRS_FT |
Q6 |
Hospital |
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PRCTNRS_PT |
Q7 |
Hospital |
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PRCTNRS_LT |
Q8 |
Hospital |
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HIRE_GRANT |
Q9 |
Hospital |
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OFTEN_REVIEW |
Q10 |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_NPDB_IND |
Q11A |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_ABMS_IND |
Q11B |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_AMA_IND |
Q11C |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_CMS_IND |
Q11D |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_EH_IND |
Q11E |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_ER_IND |
Q11F |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_FSMB_IND |
Q11G |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_HIPDB_IND |
Q11H |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_HSPTL_IND |
Q11I |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_LAW_IND |
Q11J |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_MMP_IND |
Q11K |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_PAHP_IND |
Q11L |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_SCHOOL_IND |
Q11M |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_SQ_IND |
Q11N |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_SLB_IND |
Q11O |
Hospital |
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SOURCE_OTHR_IND |
Q11P |
Hospital |
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NUM_ACTIONS |
Q12 |
Hospital |
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ACTION_TERM_IND |
Q13A |
Hospital |
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ACTION_RSTRCT_IND |
Q13B |
Hospital |
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ACTION_PROB_IND |
Q13C |
Hospital |
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ACTION_SUSP_IND |
Q13D |
Hospital |
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ACTION_LEGAL_IND |
Q13E |
Hospital |
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ACTION_DOC_IND |
Q13F |
Hospital |
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ACTION_COUNSEL_IND |
Q13G |
Hospital |
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ACTION_OTHR |
Q13H |
Hospital |
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RMP |
Q14 |
Hospital |
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MM_INSURED |
Q15 |
Hospital |
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ACCREDITED |
Q16 |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_FED_IND |
Q17A |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_ST_IND |
Q17B |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_AAAHC_IND |
Q17C |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_AADGP_IND |
Q17D |
Hospital |
Column Number |
Variable Name |
Question Number |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_ACHC_IND |
Q17E |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_AAASF_IND |
Q17F |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_AOA_IND |
Q17G |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_CAP_IND |
Q17H |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_CABC_IND |
Q17I |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_COLA_IND |
Q17J |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_CHAP_IND |
Q17K |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_DNVHC_IND |
Q17L |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_HQAA_IND |
Q17M |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_IAC_IND |
Q17N |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_JC_IND |
Q17O |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_NAPBC_IND |
Q17P |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_NIHAO_IND |
Q17Q |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_NCQA_IND |
Q17R |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_URAC_IND |
Q17S |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_OTHR_IND |
Q17T |
Hospital |
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ACRDT_PLAN |
Q18 |
Hospital |
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NUM_PATIENTS_MCO |
Q19 |
MCO |
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PRCTNRS_FT_MCO |
Q20 |
MCO |
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PRCTNRS_PT_MCO |
Q21 |
MCO |
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PRCTNRS_LT_MCO |
Q22 |
MCO |
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HIRE_GRANT_MCO |
Q23 |
MCO |
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OFTEN_REVIEW_MCO |
Q24 |
MCO |
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SOURCE_NPDB_ MCO_IND |
Q25A |
MCO |
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SOURCE_ABMS_ MCO_IND |
Q25B |
MCO |
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SOURCE_AMA_ MCO_IND |
Q25C |
MCO |
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SOURCE_CMS_ MCO_IND |
Q25D |
MCO |
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SOURCE_EH_ MCO_IND |
Q25E |
MCO |
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SOURCE_ER_ MCO_IND |
Q25F |
MCO |
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SOURCE_FSMB_ MCO_IND |
Q25G |
MCO |
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SOURCE_HIPDB_ MCO_IND |
Q25H |
MCO |
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SOURCE_HSPTL_ MCO_IND |
Q25I |
MCO |
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SOURCE_LAW_ MCO_IND |
Q25J |
MCO |
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SOURCE_MMP_ MCO_IND |
Q25K |
MCO |
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SOURCE_PAHP_ MCO_IND |
Q25L |
MCO |
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SOURCE_SCHOOL_ MCO_IND |
Q25M |
MCO |
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SOURCE_SQ_ MCO_IND |
Q25N |
MCO |
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SOURCE_SLB_ MCO_IND |
Q25O |
MCO |
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SOURCE_OTHR_ MCO_IND |
Q25P |
MCO |
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NUM_ACTIONS MCO_ |
Q26 |
MCO |
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ACTION_TERM_MCO_IND |
Q27A |
MCO |
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ACTION_RSTRCT_ MCO_IND |
Q27B |
MCO |
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ACTION_PROB_ MCO_IND |
Q27C |
MCO |
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ACTION_SUSP_ MCO_IND |
Q27D |
MCO |
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ACTION_LEGAL_ MCO_IND |
Q27E |
MCO |
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ACTION_DOC_ MCO_IND |
Q27F |
MCO |
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ACTION_COUNSEL_ MCO_IND |
Q27G |
MCO |
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ACTION_OTHR_MCO |
Q27H |
MCO |
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RMP_MCO |
Q28 |
MCO |
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MM_INSURED_MCO |
Q29 |
MCO |
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ACCREDITED _MCO |
Q30 |
MCO |
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ACRDT_FED_ MCO_IND |
Q31A |
MCO |
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ACRDT_ST_ MCO_IND |
Q31B |
MCO |
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ACRDT_AAAHC_ MCO_IND |
Q31C |
MCO |
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ACRDT_AADGP_ MCO_IND |
Q31D |
MCO |
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ACRDT_ACHC_ MCO_IND |
Q31E |
MCO |
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ACRDT_AAASF_ MCO_IND |
Q31F |
MCO |
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ACRDT_AOA_ MCO_IND |
Q31G |
MCO |
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ACRDT_CAP_ MCO_IND |
Q31H |
MCO |
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ACRDT_CABC_ MCO_IND |
Q31I |
MCO |
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ACRDT_COLA_ MCO_IND |
Q31J |
MCO |
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ACRDT_CHAP_ MCO_IND |
Q31K |
MCO |
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ACRDT_DNVHC_ MCO_IND |
Q31L |
MCO |
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ACRDT_HQAA_ MCO_IND |
Q31M |
MCO |
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ACRDT_IAC_ MCO_IND |
Q31N |
MCO |
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ACRDT_JC_ MCO_IND |
Q31O |
MCO |
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ACRDT_NAPBC_ MCO_IND |
Q31P |
MCO |
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ACRDT_NIHAO_ MCO_IND |
Q31Q |
MCO |
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ACRDT_NCQA_ MCO_IND |
Q31R |
MCO |
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ACRDT_URAC_ MCO_IND |
Q31S |
MCO |
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ACRDT_OTHR_MCO_IND |
Q31T |
MCO |
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ACRDT_PLAN_MCO |
Q32 |
MCO |
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List in development |
Q33-129 to be provided in final draft |
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Entity Survey Component
VAR: ID
Q1. Please enter the code from your invitation letter.
Numeric identification number contained in the invitation letter
VAR: REGION
Format: Character
Width: 2
Q2. In what region of the country is your organization located?
Response |
Region Description |
01 |
Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont |
02 |
Region 2: New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, or Virgin Islands |
03 |
Region 3: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia |
04 |
Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee |
05 |
Region 5: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin |
06 |
Region 6: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas |
07 |
Region 7: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska |
08 |
Region 8: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, or Wyoming |
09 |
Region 9: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, or Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands |
10 |
Region 10: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, or Washington |
99 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: ORG_TYPE
Format: Character
Width: 2
Q3. Which of the following best describes your organization?
Response |
Organization Type |
01 |
Federal-Owned Hospital |
02 |
State-Owned Hospital |
03 |
County-Owned Hospital |
04 |
Community Hospital |
05 |
Other Hospital |
06 |
Managed Care Organization |
07 |
Group Practice |
08 |
Clinic or Urgent Care Facility |
09 |
Medical Malpractice Payer |
10 |
Professional Society |
11 |
Board of Medical/Dental Examiners |
12 |
State Healthcare Practitioner Licensing |
13 |
State Certification Authority |
14 |
Federal or State Prosecutor (including Attorney General) |
15 |
Other State Agency |
16 |
Federal Agency |
17 |
Other |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 3 is any “Hospital” then go to Item 4
If Item 3 is “Managed Care Organization” or “Group Practice” or “Clinic or Urgent Care Facility” then go to Item 19
If Item 3 is “Medical Malpractice Payer” then go to Item 33
If Item 3 is “Professional Society” then go to Item 34
If Item 3 is “Board of Medical/Dental Examiners” or “State Healthcare Practitioner Licensing” then go to Item 43
If Item 3 is “State Certification Authority” then go to Item 49
If Item 3 is “Federal or State Prosecutor” then go to Item 56
Otherwise go to Item 60
Skip logic: The following items (Q4-Q18) are related to Hospitals only.
VAR: NUM_BEDS
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q4. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many beds were in your hospital?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: NUM_PATIENTS
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q5. For the full calendar year of 2012, approximately how many patients did your hospital serve?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: PRCTNRS_FT
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q6. How many full-time health care practitioners does your hospital employ?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: PRCTNRS_PT
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q7. How many part-time health care practitioners does your hospital employ?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: PRCTNRS_LT
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q8. How many health care practitioners does your hospital employ specifically as locum tenens?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: HIRE_GRANT
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q9. How many employees in your hospital are responsible for hiring and granting privileges to practitioners?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: OFTEN_REVIEW
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q10. How often does your hospital review the records of practitioners employed on staff or that have privileges at your facility?
Response |
Time Between Reviews |
0 |
Once every 6 months |
1 |
Once per year |
2 |
Once every 2 years |
3 |
Once every 3 years |
4 |
Once every 4 or more years |
8 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: SOURCE_NPDB_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11A. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
Not Selected
National Practitioner Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_ABMS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11B. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 American Board of Medical Specialties
VAR: SOURCE_AMA_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11C. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 American Medical Association
VAR: SOURCE_CMS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11D. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
VAR: SOURCE_EH_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11E. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Employment History
VAR: SOURCE_ER_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11F. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Employment References
VAR: SOURCE_FSMB_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11G. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Federation of State Medical Boards
VAR: SOURCE_HIPDB_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11H. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_HSPTL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11I. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Hospitals
VAR: SOURCE_LAW_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11J. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Law Enforcement (including criminal background checks)
VAR: SOURCE_MMP_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11K. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Medical Malpractice Insurance
VAR: SOURCE_PAHP_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11L. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Practitioners Affiliated Health Plans
VAR: SOURCE_SCHOOL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11M. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Medical/Dental Schools
VAR: SOURCE_SQ_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11N. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Self-Queries
VAR: SOURCE_SLB_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11O. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 State Licensing Boards
VAR: SOURCE_OTHR_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q11P. Which of the following sources does your hospital utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: NUM_ACTIONS
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q12. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many times has your hospital taken reportable disciplinary actions against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
Response |
Number of Reportable Actions |
0 |
None |
1 |
At least once but less than 5 times |
2 |
At least 5 times but less than 10 times |
3 |
More than 10 times |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: ACTION_TERM_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q13A. What types of actions does your hospital take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment or Contract Termination
VAR: ACTION_RSTRCT_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q13B. What types of actions does your hospital take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Restriction of Clinical Privileges
VAR: ACTION_PROB_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q13C. What types of actions does your hospital take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Probation
VAR: ACTION_SUSP_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q13D. What types of actions does your hospital take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Suspension
VAR: ACTION_LEGAL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q13E. What types of actions does your hospital take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Legal Actions
VAR: ACTION_DOC_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q13F. What types of actions does your hospital take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Document the Incident for further Review
VAR: ACTION_COUNSEL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q13G. What types of actions does your hospital take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Counseling
VAR: ACTION_OTHR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q13H. What types of actions does your hospital take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
Response |
Other Type of Actions |
0 |
No action |
1 |
Unknown |
2 |
Not applicable |
3 |
Other |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: RMP
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q14. Does your hospital have a risk management program aimed at health care practitioners that aids in the prevention of medical malpractice related issues?
Response |
Risk Management Program |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
2 |
Other |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: MM_INSURED
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q15. How is your hospital insured for medical malpractice?
Response |
Insured |
0 |
Self-Insured |
1 |
Third-Party Insurance |
2 |
Uninsured |
3 |
Other |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: ACCREDITED
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q16. Is your hospital accredited by a national accreditation organization?
Response |
Accredited Hospital |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
2 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 16 is “Yes” then go to Item 17
Otherwise go to Item 18
VAR: ACRDT_FED_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17A. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Federal Government
VAR: ACRDT_ST_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17B. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 State Government
VAR: ACRDT_AAAHC_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17C. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
VAR: ACRDT_AADGP_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17D. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 American Academy of Dental Group Practice
VAR: ACRDT_ACHC_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17E. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc.
VAR: ACRDT_AAASF_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17F. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
VAR: ACRDT_AOA_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17G. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 American Osteopathic Association/Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program
VAR: ACRDT_CAP_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17H. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 College of American Pathologists
VAR: ACRDT_CABC_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17I. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers
VAR: ACRDT_COLA_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17J. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Commission on Laboratory Accreditation
VAR: ACRDT_CHAP_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17K. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Community Health Accreditation Program
VAR: ACRDT_DNVHC_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17L. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 DNV Healthcare
VAR: ACRDT_HQAA_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17M. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation
VAR: ACRDT_IAC_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17N. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
VAR: ACRDT_JC_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17O. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Joint Commission
VAR: ACRDT_NAPBC_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17P. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers / American College of Surgeons
VAR: ACRDT_NIHAO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17Q. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations
VAR: ACRDT_NCQA_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17R. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 National Committee for Quality Assurance
VAR: ACRDT_URAC_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17S. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
VAR: ACRDT_OTHR_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q17T. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your hospital accredited by? (Please select all that apply.)
0 Not Selected
1 Other
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 17 go to Item 61
VAR: ACRDT_PLAN
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q18. Does your hospital plan to obtain accreditation from a national accreditation organization?
Response |
Accreditation |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
2 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 18 go to Item 61
Skip logic: The following items (Q19-32) are related to Managed Care Organization, Group Practice, Clinic, and Urgent Care Facility.
VAR: NUM_PATIENTS_MCO
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q19. For the full calendar year of 2012, approximately how many patients did your organization serve?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: PRCTNRS_FT_MCO
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q20. How many full-time health care practitioners does your organization employ?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: PRCTNRS_PT_MCO
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q21. How many part-time health care practitioners does your organization employ?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: PRCTNRS_LT_MCO
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q22. How many health care practitioners does your organization employ specifically as locum tenens?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: HIRE_GRANT_MCO
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q23. How many employees in your organization are responsible for hiring and granting privileges to practitioners?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: OFTEN_REVIEW_MCO
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q24. How often does your organization review the records of practitioners employed on staff or that have privileges at your facility?
Response |
Time Between Reviews |
0 |
Once every 6 months |
1 |
Once per year |
2 |
Once every 2 years |
3 |
Once every 3 years |
4 |
Once every 4 or more years |
8 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: SOURCE_NPDB_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25A. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
Not Selected
National Practitioner Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_ABMS_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25B. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 American Board of Medical Specialties
VAR: SOURCE_AMA_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25C. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 American Medical Association
VAR: SOURCE_CMS_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25D. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
VAR: SOURCE_EH_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25E. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment History
VAR: SOURCE_ER_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25F. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment References
VAR: SOURCE_FSMB_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25G. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Federation of State Medical Boards
VAR: SOURCE_HIPDB_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25H. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_HSPTL_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25I. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Hospitals
VAR: SOURCE_LAW_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25J. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Law Enforcement (including criminal background checks)
VAR: SOURCE_MMP_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25K. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Medical Malpractice Insurance
VAR: SOURCE_PAHP_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25L. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Practitioners Affiliated Health Plans
VAR: SOURCE_SCHOOL_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25M. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Medical/Dental Schools
VAR: SOURCE_SQ_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25N. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Self-Queries
VAR: SOURCE_SLB_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25O. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 State Licensing Boards
VAR: SOURCE_OTHR_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q25P. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for hiring or granting privileges to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: NUM_ACTIONS_MCO
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q26. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many times has your organization taken reportable disciplinary actions against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
Response |
Number of Reportable Actions |
0 |
None |
1 |
At least once but less than 5 times |
2 |
At least 5 times but less than 10 times |
3 |
More than 10 times |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: ACTION_TERM_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q27A. What types of actions does your organization take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment or Contract Termination
VAR: ACTION_RSTRCT_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q27B. What types of actions does your organization take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Restriction of Clinical Privileges
VAR: ACTION_PROB_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q27C. What types of actions does your organization take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Probation
VAR: ACTION_SUSP_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q27D. What types of actions does your organization l take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Suspension
VAR: ACTION_LEGAL_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q27E. What types of actions does your organization take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Legal Actions
VAR: ACTION_DOC_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q27F. What types of actions does your organization take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Document the Incident for further Review
VAR: ACTION_COUNSEL_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q27G. What types of actions does your organization take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
0 Not Selected
1 Counseling
VAR: ACTION_OTHR_MCO
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q27H. What types of actions does your organization take against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
Response |
Other Types of Actions |
0 |
No action |
1 |
Unknown |
2 |
Not applicable |
3 |
Other |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: RMP_MCO
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q28. Does your organization have a risk management program aimed at health care practitioners that aids in the prevention of medical malpractice related issues?
Response |
Risk Management Program |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
2 |
Other |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: MM_INSURED_MCO
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q29. How is your organization insured for medical malpractice?
Response |
Insured |
0 |
Self-Insured |
1 |
Third-Party Insurance |
2 |
Uninsured |
3 |
Other |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: ACCREDITED_MCO
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q30. Is your organization accredited by a national accreditation organization?
Response |
Accredited Hospital |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
2 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 30 is “Yes” then go to Item 31
Otherwise go to Item 32
VAR: ACRDT_FED_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31A. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Federal Government
VAR: ACRDT_ST_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31B. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 State Government
VAR: ACRDT_AAAHC_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31C. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
VAR: ACRDT_AADGP_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31D. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 American Academy of Dental Group Practice
VAR: ACRDT_ACHC_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31E. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc.
VAR: ACRDT_AAASF_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31F. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
VAR: ACRDT_AOA_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31G. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 American Osteopathic Association/Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program
VAR: ACRDT_CAP_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31H. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 College of American Pathologists
VAR: ACRDT_CABC_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31I. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers
VAR: ACRDT_COLA_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31J. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Commission on Laboratory Accreditation
VAR: ACRDT_CHAP_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31K. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Community Health Accreditation Program
VAR: ACRDT_DNVHC_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31L. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 DNV Healthcare
VAR: ACRDT_HQAA_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31M. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation
VAR: ACRDT_IAC_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31N. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
VAR: ACRDT_JC_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31O. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Joint Commission
VAR: ACRDT_NAPBC_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31P. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers / American College of Surgeons
VAR: ACRDT_NIHAO_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31Q. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations
VAR: ACRDT_NCQA_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31R. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 National Committee for Quality Assurance
VAR: ACRDT_URAC_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31S. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Utilization Review Accreditation Commission
VAR: ACRDT_OTHR_MCO_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q31T. Which of the following national accreditation organizations is your organization accredited by?
0 Not Selected
1 Other
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 31 go to Item 61
VAR: ACRDT_PLAN_MCO
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q32. Does your organization plan to obtain accreditation from a national accreditation organization?
Response |
Accreditation |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
2 |
Not applicable |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 32 go to Item 61
Skip logic: The following item (Q33) is related to Medical Malpractice Payers.
VAR: NUM_CLIENTS_MMP
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q33. For the full calendar year of 2012, approximately how many clients did your organization provide medical malpractice insurance?
Open Numeric Box
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses to Item 33 go to Item 111
Skip logic: The following items (Q34-42) are related to Professional Society.
VAR: APPS_RECEIVE_PS
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q34. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many applications for membership did your professional society receive?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: APPS_APPROVE_PS
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q35. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many applications did your professional society approve for membership?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: MEMBERS_PS
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q36. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many members did your professional society have?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: GRANT_MEMBER_PS
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q37. How many individuals in your professional society are responsible for granting membership to practitioners?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: OFTEN_REVIEW_PS
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q38. How often does your organization review the records of practitioners that have been granted membership into your professional society?
Response |
Time Between Reviews |
0 |
Once every 6 months |
1 |
Once per year |
2 |
Once every 2 years |
3 |
Once every 3 years |
4 |
Once every 4 or more years |
8 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: SOURCE_NPDB_PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39A. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
Not Selected
National Practitioner Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_ABMS_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39B. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 American Board of Medical Specialties
VAR: SOURCE_AMA_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39C. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 American Medical Association
VAR: SOURCE_CMS_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39D. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
VAR: SOURCE_EH_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39E. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment History
VAR: SOURCE_ER_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39F. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment References
VAR: SOURCE_FSMB_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39G. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Federation of State Medical Boards
VAR: SOURCE_HIPDB_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39H. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_HSPTL_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39I. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Hospitals
VAR: SOURCE_LAW_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39J. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Law Enforcement (including criminal background checks)
VAR: SOURCE_PS _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39K. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Medical Malpractice Insurance
VAR: SOURCE_PAHP_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39L. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Practitioners Affiliated Health Plans
VAR: SOURCE_SCHOOL_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39M. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Medical/Dental Schools
VAR: SOURCE_SQ_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39N. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Self-Queries
VAR: SOURCE_SLB_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39O. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 State Licensing Boards
VAR: SOURCE_OTHR_ PS_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q39P. Which of the following sources does your professional society utilize for granting membership to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: NUM_ACTIONS_PS
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q40. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many times has your professional society taken reportable disciplinary actions against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
Response |
Number of Reportable Actions |
0 |
None |
1 |
At least once but less than 5 times |
2 |
At least 5 times but less than 10 times |
3 |
More than 10 times |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: TYPE_ACTIONS_PS
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q41. What types of actions does your professional society take against any practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
Open Comment Box
VAR: RMP_PS
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q42. Does your professional society have a risk management program aimed at health care practitioners that aids in the prevention of medical malpractice related issues?
Response |
Risk Management Program |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
2 |
Other |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 42 go to Item 61
Skip logic: The following items (Q43-48) are related to Board of Medical/Dental Examiners or State Healthcare Practitioner Licensing.
VAR: APPS_RECEIVE_BL
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q43. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many applications for licensure did your organization receive?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: APPS_APPROVE_BL
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q44. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many applications did your organization approve for licensure?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: MEMBERS_BL
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q45. How many total staff members within your organization are responsible for licensing practitioners?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: OFTEN_REVIEW_BL
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q46. How often does your organization review the records of practitioners for which your organization has granted licensure?
Response |
Time Between Reviews |
0 |
Once every 6 months |
1 |
Once per year |
2 |
Once every 2 years |
3 |
Once every 3 years |
4 |
Once every 4 or more years |
8 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: SOURCE_NPDB_BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47A. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
Not Selected
National Practitioner Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_ABMS_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47B. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 American Board of Medical Specialties
VAR: SOURCE_AMA_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47C. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 American Medical Association
VAR: SOURCE_CMS_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47D. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
VAR: SOURCE_EH_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47E. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment History
VAR: SOURCE_ER_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47F. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment References
VAR: SOURCE_FSMB_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47G. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Federation of State Medical Boards
VAR: SOURCE_HIPDB_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47H. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_HSPTL_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47I. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Hospitals
VAR: SOURCE_LAW_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47J. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Law Enforcement (including criminal background checks)
VAR: SOURCE_BL _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47K. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Medical Malpractice Insurance
VAR: SOURCE_PAHP_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47L. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Practitioners Affiliated Health Plans
VAR: SOURCE_SCHOOL_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47M. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Medical/Dental Schools
VAR: SOURCE_SQ_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47N. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Self-Queries
VAR: SOURCE_SLB_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47O. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 State Licensing Boards
VAR: SOURCE_OTHR_ BL_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q47P. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting licensure to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: TYPE_ACTIONS_BL
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q48. What types of actions does your organization take against any practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
Open Comment Box
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 48 go to Item 61
Skip logic: The following items (Q49-55) are related to State Certification Authority.
VAR: APPS_RECEIVE_SCA
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q49. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many applications for certification did your organization receive?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: APPS_APPROVE_SCA
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q50. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many applications did your organization approve for certification?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: MEMBERS_SCA
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q51. How many total staff members within your organization are responsible for certifying practitioners?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: OFTEN_REVIEW_SCA
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q52. How often does your organization review the records of practitioners for which your organization granted certification?
Response |
Time Between Reviews |
0 |
Once every 6 months |
1 |
Once per year |
2 |
Once every 2 years |
3 |
Once every 3 years |
4 |
Once every 4 or more years |
8 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: SOURCE_NPDB_SCA_IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53A. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
Not Selected
National Practitioner Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_ABMS_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53B. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 American Board of Medical Specialties
VAR: SOURCE_AMA_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53C. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 American Medical Association
VAR: SOURCE_CMS_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53D. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
VAR: SOURCE_EH_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53E. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment History
VAR: SOURCE_ER_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53F. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Employment References
VAR: SOURCE_FSMB_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53G. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Federation of State Medical Boards
VAR: SOURCE_HIPDB_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q537H. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank
VAR: SOURCE_HSPTL_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53I. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Hospitals
VAR: SOURCE_LAW_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53J. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Law Enforcement (including criminal background checks)
VAR: SOURCE_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53K. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Medical Malpractice Insurance
VAR: SOURCE_PAHP_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53L. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Practitioners Affiliated Health Plans
VAR: SOURCE_SCHOOL_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53M. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Medical/Dental Schools
VAR: SOURCE_SQ_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53N. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Self-Queries
VAR: SOURCE_SLB_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53O. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 State Licensing Boards
VAR: SOURCE_OTHR_ SCA _IND
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q53P. Which of the following sources does your organization utilize for granting certification to a practitioner?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: NUM_ACTIONS_SCA
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q54. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many times has your organization taken reportable disciplinary actions against practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
Response |
Number of Reportable Actions |
0 |
None |
1 |
At least once but less than 5 times |
2 |
At least 5 times but less than 10 times |
3 |
More than 10 times |
9 |
Not Ascertained |
VAR: TYPE_ACTIONS_ SCA
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q55. What types of actions does your organization take against any practitioners for misconduct or incompetence?
Open Comment Box
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 55 go to Item 61
Skip logic: The following items (Q56-59) are related to Federal or State Prosecutor.
VAR: PROSECUTED_NUM
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q56. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many cases did you prosecute?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: PROSECUTED_HEALTH_NUM
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q57. For the full calendar year of 2012, how many health related cases did you prosecute?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: CONVICTION_NUM
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q58. For the full calendar year of 2012, approximately how many of your health care related cases resulted in a conviction?
Open Numeric Box
VAR: CONVICTION_NUM
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q59. How many total staff members within your organization support case work?
Open Numeric Box
(SKIP LOGIC)
All responses in Item 59 go to Item 61
Skip logic: The following item (Q60) is related to all other entity types.
VAR: STAFFMEMBERS_NUM
Format: Numeric
Width: 6
Q60. How many total staff members within your organization are responsible for providing services?
Open Numeric Box
Skip logic: All entity types complete the following item (Q61).
VAR: QUERY_IND
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q61. Has your organization queried the Data Bank between January 2010 and December 2012?
Response |
Type of Query |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes, the NPDB (National Practitioner Data Bank) |
2 |
Yes, the HIPDB (Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank) |
3 |
Yes, both the NPDB and the HIPDB |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 61 is any “Yes” then go to Item 62
Otherwise go to Item 111
Skip logic: All entity types that query complete items Q62-Q63.
VAR: QUERY_REQUIRE_IND
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q62. Does your organization query the Data Bank due to legal or regulatory requirements either from a governing body or a national accreditation organization?
Response |
Query for Legal or Regulatory Requirements |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: QUERY_AGENT_IND
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q63. Does your organization contract with an authorized agent to query the Data Bank?
Response |
Contract Authorized Agent |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 63 is “Yes” then go to Item 64
Otherwise go to Item 65
Skip logic: All entity types that query and contract with an Agent complete items Q64.
VAR: AGENT_ VERIFY_QRY
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q64A. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to query the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Credentialing Verification Organization Does All Primary Source Verification
VAR: AGENT_CENTRALCRED_QRY
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q64B. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to query the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Result of Centralized Credentialing
VAR: AGENT_VOLUME_QRY
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q64C. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to query the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 High Volume Processing Efficiency
VAR: AGENT_RESOURCES_QRY
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q64D. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to query the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Not Enough Resources
VAR: AGENT_COST_QRY
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q64E. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to query the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Cost Effective
VAR: AGENT_OTHER_QRY
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q64F. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to query the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 64 go to Item 72
Skip logic: All entity types that query, and do not contract with an Agent, complete items Q65-Q81.
VAR: QUERY_TIME_NUM
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q65. How long has your work responsibilities included having to query the Data Bank?
Response |
Length of Time |
0 |
Less than 1 year |
1 |
At least 1 year but less than 2 years |
2 |
At least 2 years but less than 3 years |
3 |
At least 3 years but less than 4 years |
4 |
At least 4 years but less than 5 years |
5 |
5 years or more |
VAR: QUERY_EASY_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66A. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
The first time that I queried the Data Bank; I found it easy to do.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_INTUITIVE_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66B. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
Querying the Data Bank is very intuitive; I was able to do it with little to no instruction.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_CONFIDENT_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66C. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
I feel confident that I can teach a fellow co-worker how to query the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_TIMELY_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66D. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
I am able to complete all of the tasks of querying the Data Bank in a timely manner.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_COMPLEX_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66E. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
Querying the Data Bank is too complex; it can be simplified for users.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_INSTRUCTION_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66F. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
Whenever I query the Data Bank, I can do it with little to no instruction.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_TASK_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66G. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
I find it hard to remember all of the tasks required to query the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_DFCLT_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66H. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
I have difficulties in completing all of the tasks of querying the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_HELP_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66I. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
I usually have to ask for help when I query the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_LEARN_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q66J. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning querying the Data Bank?
I needed to learn a lot of things before I could get going with querying the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_PASSWORD
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q67A. What aspects of querying the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Recalling the password
VAR: QUERY_WEBSITE
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q67B. What aspects of querying the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Locating the website
VAR: QUERY_NAVIGATE
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q67C. What aspects of querying the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Navigating the website
VAR: QUERY_INPUT
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q67D. What aspects of querying the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Collecting all the required input
VAR: QUERY_DBASE
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q67E. What aspects of querying the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Managing a Practitioner (Subject) Database
VAR: QUERY_ACCNTS
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q67F. What aspects of querying the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Managing User Accounts
VAR: QUERY_PMTS
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q67G. What aspects of querying the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Making payments
VAR: QUERY_OTHER
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q67H. What aspects of querying the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: QUERY_HOW
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q68. How does your organization obtain Data Bank information about health care practitioner applicants?
Response |
Obtain Data Bank Information |
1 |
Utilize One-Time Query |
2 |
Applicant Provides Copy of Self-Query |
3 |
Continuous Query |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: QUERY_COPIES
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q69. Does your organization accept copies of self-query provided directly from applicants or are they required to have copies sent directly from the Data Bank?
Response |
Obtain Data Bank Information |
1 |
Directly from Applicant |
2 |
Sent from Data Bank |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: QUERY_CONFIRM
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q70. Does your organization use information from the Data Bank as confirmation that applicants submitted complete and accurate information?
Response |
Confirmation |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: QUERY_STAFF
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q71. What type of query does your organization utilize for health care practitioners who are already members of staff?
Response |
Query Staff |
1 |
One-Time Query |
2 |
Continuous Query |
3 |
Both Types of Query |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: QUERY_ACCURATE
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q72. I feel that the information that we received from the Data Bank is accurate.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_COMPLETE
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q73. I feel that the information that we received from the Data Bank is complete.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_TIMELY
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q74. I feel that we have received information from the Data Bank in a timely manner.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_COST_RATE
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q75. How would you rate the cost to query the Data Bank?
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Very Inexpensive |
2 |
Inexpensive |
3 |
Fair Cost |
4 |
Expensive |
5 |
Very Expensive |
VAR: QUERY_ONE_TIME
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q76A. Please rate your organization’s level of satisfaction for each of the following items: One-Time Query
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_CONT
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q76B. Please rate your organization’s level of satisfaction for each of the following items: Continuous Query
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_SUBJECTDBS
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q76C. Please rate your organization’s level of satisfaction for each of the following items: Practitioner (Subject) Database
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_REQUERY
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q76D. Please rate your organization’s level of satisfaction for each of the following items: Re-Query of Previously Saved Practitioners
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: QUERY_RENEWAL
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q76E. Please rate your organization’s level of satisfaction for each of the following items: Registration Renewal Process
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: PRCPTN_ADVERSE
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q77. What is your organization’s perception of health care practitioners with adverse action reports in the Data Bank?
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Very Negative |
2 |
Negative |
3 |
Neutral |
4 |
Positive |
5 |
Very Positive |
VAR: PRCPTN_CONVCT
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q78. What is your organization’s perception of health care practitioners with judgment or conviction reports in the Data Bank?
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Very Negative |
2 |
Negative |
3 |
Neutral |
4 |
Positive |
5 |
Very Positive |
VAR: PRCPTN_MMP
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q79. What is your organization’s perception of health care practitioners with medical malpractice payment reports in the Data Bank?
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Very Negative |
2 |
Negative |
3 |
Neutral |
4 |
Positive |
5 |
Very Positive |
VAR: REJECT
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q80. Has your organization ever rejected an applicant because the applicant had a report in the Data Bank?
Ranking |
Rejected Applicant |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: MATCHED_RESPONSE
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q81. Has your organization received a query response including an adverse action report, a judgment or conviction report, or a medical malpractice payment report from the Data Bank for a member of staff or someone with clinical privileges between January 2010 and December 2012??
Ranking |
Rejected Applicant |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
5 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 81 is “Yes” then go to Item 82
Otherwise go to Item 94
VAR: RSPNS_SLAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82A. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 State Licensure Action Report
VAR: RSPNS_DFLAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82B. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 DEA/Federal Licensure Action Report
VAR: RSPNS_CPAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82C. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Title IV Clinical Privileges Action Report
VAR: RSPNS_HPAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82D. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Health Plan Action Report
VAR: RSPNS_EDAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82E. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Exclusion/Debarment Action Report
VAR: RSPNS_PSAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82F. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Professional Society Action Report
VAR: RSPNS_PROAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82G. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Peer Review Organization Action Report
VAR: RSPNS_AAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82H. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Accreditation Action Report
VAR: RSPNS_GAAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82I. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Government Administrative Action Report
VAR: RSPNS_RR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82J. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Reinstatement Report
VAR: RSPNS_CCR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82K. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Criminal Conviction Report
VAR: RSPNS_DCPTDR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82L. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Deferred Conviction or Pre-Trial Diversion Report
VAR: RSPNS_NCPR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82M. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Nolo Contendere (No Contest) Plea Report
VAR: RSPNS_CJR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82N. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Civil Judgment Report
VAR: RSPNS_IR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82O. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Injunction Report
VAR: RSPNS_MMP
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82P. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Medical Malpractice Payment Report
VAR: QUERY_OTHER
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q82Q. What type of information did your organization receive as a result of conducting a Data Bank query from January 2010 and December 2012?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: RESPONSE_ACTION
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q83. What types of actions does your organization take when a query response shows adverse action reports, judgment or conviction reports, or medical malpractice payment reports on practitioners at your facility?
Ranking |
Actions to a Matched Response |
0 |
Take Action Against the Practitioner |
1 |
Seek Additional Information |
2 |
Conduct a Formal Peer Review |
3 |
File Information for Scheduled Review |
4 |
No Action Is Taken |
5 |
Unknown |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: DCSN_AFFCT_HIREFIRE
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q84A. Which of the following decisions are affected by the information provided by the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Hiring and Firing of Staff
VAR: DCSN_AFFCT_CREDNTL
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q84B. Which of the following decisions are affected by the information provided by the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Credentialing
VAR: DCSN_AFFCT_PRVLG
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q84C. Which of the following decisions are affected by the information provided by the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Granting Clinical Privileges
VAR: DCSN_AFFCT_DISCPLN
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q84D. Which of the following decisions are affected by the information provided by the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Disciplinary Actions
VAR: DCSN_AFFCT_NA
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q84E. Which of the following decisions are affected by the information provided by the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Not Applicable
VAR: DCSN_AFFCT_OTHER
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q84F. Which of the following decisions are affected by the information provided by the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: DCSN_DIFFER
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q85. Would your decisions regarding practitioner have been different if you had not received the Data Bank response?
Ranking |
Different Actions If No Matched Response |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: EFFECT_SLAR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86A. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: State Licensure Action Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_DFLAR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86B. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: DEA/Federal Licensure Action Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very strong |
VAR: EFFECT_CPAR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86C. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Title IV Clinical Privileges Action Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_HPAR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86D. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Health Plan Action Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_EDAR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86E. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Exclusion/Debarment Action Report
Ranking |
Effect on decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_PSAR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86F. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Professional Society Action Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_PROAR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86G. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Peer Review Organization Action Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_AAR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86H. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Accreditation Action Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_GAAR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86I. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Government Administrative Action Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_RR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86J. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Reinstatement Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_CCR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86K. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Criminal Conviction Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_DCPTDR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86L. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Deferred Conviction or Pre-Trial Diversion Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_NCPR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86M. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Nolo Contendere (No Contest) Plea Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_CJR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86N. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Civil Judgment Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_IR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86O. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Injunction Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decision |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: EFFECT_MMPR
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q86P. For each type of report listed below, please rate its effect on your organization’s decision to offer employment or clinical privileges to a practitioner, if the practitioner had such a report in the Data Bank: Medical Malpractice Payment Report
Ranking |
Effect on Decisions |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
No Effect at All |
2 |
Very Weak |
3 |
Weak |
4 |
Moderate |
5 |
Strong |
6 |
Very Strong |
VAR: OFTEN_IMPACT
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q87. How often does a query response from the Data Bank impact the credentialing decisions of your organization for a practitioner?
Ranking |
How Often |
0 |
All the Time |
1 |
Most of the Time |
2 |
More than Half the Time |
3 |
About Half the Time |
4 |
Less than Half the Time |
5 |
Most of the Time |
6 |
Rarely |
7 |
Never |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: OFTEN_CONTACT
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q88. When your organization receives query responses from the Data Bank, how often does your organization contact the original reporters for additional information?
Ranking |
How Often |
0 |
All the Time |
1 |
Most of the Time |
2 |
More than Half the Time |
3 |
About Half the Time |
4 |
Less than Half the Time |
5 |
Most of the Time |
6 |
Rarely |
7 |
Never |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: OFTEN_INVSTGT
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q89. How often does information from the Data Bank lead to further investigation into additional sources of information?
Ranking |
How Often |
0 |
All the Time |
1 |
Most of the Time |
2 |
More than Half the Time |
3 |
About Half the Time |
4 |
Less than Half the Time |
5 |
Most of the Time |
6 |
Rarely |
7 |
Never |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: CONFDNT_DCSNS
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q90. Information received from the Data Bank makes my organization confident about the decisions it makes concerning its practitioners.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: NEW_INFO
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q91. How often does your query from the Data Bank provide you with new information about practitioners that you did not receive from other sources?
Ranking |
How Often |
0 |
All the Time |
1 |
Most of the Time |
2 |
More than Half the Time |
3 |
About Half the Time |
4 |
Less than Half the Time |
5 |
Most of the Time |
6 |
Rarely |
7 |
Never |
9 |
Other (Please explain) |
VAR: QUERY_CONFIRM2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q92. Does your organization use information from the Data Bank as confirmation of the information that you receive from other sources?
Ranking |
Confirmation |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
Similar to Q70. QUERY_CONFIRM
VAR: RELATED_QUERY
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q93. Related query response is an enhancement that groups together an initial report and any subsequent revision reports related to the same event submitted by a reporter. How would you rate your level of overall satisfaction with related query response?
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
Very Dissatisfied |
2 |
Dissatisfied |
3 |
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied |
4 |
Satisfied |
5 |
Very Satisfied |
VAR: PRDCT_SRVCE_WEBINAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q94A. Are there any products or services that the Data Bank could offer that would enable your organization to make decisions with greater confidence?
0 Not Selected
1 Webinars
VAR: PRDCT_SRVCE_SEMINAR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q94B. Are there any products or services that the Data Bank could offer that would enable your organization to make decisions with greater confidence?
0 Not Selected
1 Seminars
VAR: PRDCT_SRVCE_FS
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q94C. Are there any products or services that the Data Bank could offer that would enable your organization to make decisions with greater confidence?
0 Not Selected
1 Fact Sheets
VAR: PRDCT_SRVCE_HG
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q94D. Are there any products or services that the Data Bank could offer that would enable your organization to make decisions with greater confidence?
0 Not Selected
1 Help Guides
VAR: PRDCT_SRVCE_BRCHR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q94E. Are there any products or services that the Data Bank could offer that would enable your organization to make decisions with greater confidence?
0 Not Selected
1 Brochures
VAR: PRDCT_SRVCE_TUTORIAL
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q94F. Are there any products or services that the Data Bank could offer that would enable your organization to make decisions with greater confidence?
0 Not Selected
1 Tutorials
VAR: PRDCT_SRVCE_NEWSLTR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q94G. Are there any products or services that the Data Bank could offer that would enable your organization to make decisions with greater confidence?
0 Not Selected
1 Newsletter Articles
VAR: PRDCT_SRVCE_OTHR
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q94H. Are there any products or services that the Data Bank could offer that would enable your organization to make decisions with greater confidence?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: QUERY_CMNT
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q95. Please share any other comments that you have about your experience with querying the Data Bank.
Open Comment Box
VAR: REPORT_IND
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q96. Has your organization reported to the Data Bank between January 2010 and December 2012?
Response |
Type of Query |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes, the NPDB (National Practitioner Data Bank) |
2 |
Yes, the HIPDB (Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank) |
3 |
Yes, both the NPDB and the HIPDB |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 96 is any “Yes” then go to Item 97
Otherwise go to Item 130
VAR: REPORT_REQUIRE_IND
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q97. Does your organization report to the Data Bank due to legal or regulatory requirements either from a governing body or a national accreditation organization?
Response |
Query for Legal or Regulatory Requirements |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: REPORT_AGENT_IND
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q98. Does your organization contract with an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
Response |
Contract Authorized Agent |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 98 is “Yes” then go to Item 99
Otherwise go to Item 100
VAR: AGENT_ VERIFY_RPT
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q99A. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Credentialing Verification Organization Does All Primary Source Verification
VAR: AGENT_CENTRALCRED_RPT
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q99B. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Result of Centralized Credentialing
VAR: AGENT_VOLUME_RPT
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q99C. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 High Volume Processing Efficiency
VAR: AGENT_RESOURCES_RPT
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q99D. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Not Enough Resources
VAR: AGENT_COST_RPT
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q99E. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Cost Effective
VAR: AGENT_OTHER_RPT
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q99F. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 99 go to Item 102
VAR: REPORT_TIME_NUM
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q100. How long has your work responsibilities included having to report to the Data Bank?
Response |
Length of Time |
0 |
Less than 1 year |
1 |
At least 1 year but less than 2 years |
2 |
At least 2 years but less than 3 years |
3 |
At least 3 years but less than 4 years |
4 |
At least 4 years but less than 5 years |
5 |
5 years or more |
VAR: REPORT_EASY_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101A. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
The first time that I reported to the Data Bank; I found it easy to do.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_INTUITIVE_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101B. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
Reporting to the Data Bank is very intuitive; I was able to do it with little to no instruction.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_CONFIDENT_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101C. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I feel confident that I can teach a fellow co-worker how to report to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_TIMELY_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101D. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I am able to complete all of the tasks of reporting to the Data Bank in a timely manner.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_COMPLEX_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101E. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
Reporting to the Data Bank is too complex; it can be simplified for users.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_INSTRUCTION_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101F. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
Whenever I report to the Data Bank, I can do it with little to no instruction.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_TASK_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101G. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I find it hard to remember all of the tasks required to report to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_DFCLT_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101H. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I have difficulties in completing all of the tasks of reporting to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_HELP_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101I. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I usually have to ask for help when I report to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_LEARN_RANK
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q101J. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I needed to learn a lot of things before I could get going with reporting to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_PASSWORD
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q102A. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Recalling the password
VAR: REPORT_WEBSITE
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q102B. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Locating the website
VAR: REPORT_NAVIGATE
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q102C. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Navigating the website
VAR: REPORT_INPUT
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q102D. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Collecting all the required input
VAR: REPORT_DBASE
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q102E. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Managing a Practitioner (Subject) Database
VAR: REPORT_ACCNTS
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q102F. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Managing User Accounts
VAR: REPORT_PMTS
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q102G. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Making payments
VAR: REPORT_OTHER
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q102H. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: REPORT_FORWARDING
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q103. When making a report to the Data Bank, does your organization utilize report forwarding in order to send an electronic report to the appropriate state authority?
Response |
Report Forwarding |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 103 is “Yes” then go to Item 104
Otherwise go to Item 105
VAR: REPORT_FORWARD_SATISFY
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q104. How would you rate your level of overall satisfaction with report forwarding?
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
Very Dissatisfied |
2 |
Dissatisfied |
3 |
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied |
4 |
Satisfied |
5 |
Very Satisfied |
VAR: REPORT_UNDERSTANDING
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q105. My organization understands all of the circumstances in which a report must be sent to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_IMPACT
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q106. Do the reporting requirements to the Data Bank have an impact on how your organization takes action on practitioners??
Response |
Report Forwarding |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 106 is “Yes” then go to Item 107
Otherwise go to Item 108
VAR: REPORT_REQRMNT_CMNT
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q107. Please explain how the reporting requirements to the Data Bank impact how your organization takes action on practitioners.
Open Comment Box
VAR: REPORT_ALLACTIONS
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q108. During the past calendar year, my organization has reported all reportable actions to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: CIVIL_LAWSUIT
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q109. Has your organization ever been named in a civil lawsuit action by a practitioner due to reporting the practitioner to the Data Bank?
Response |
Report Forwarding |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: REPORT_CMNT
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q110. Please share any other comments that you have considering your experiences with reporting to the Data Bank.
Open Comment Box
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 110 go to Item 130
VAR: REPORT_IND2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q111. Has your organization reported to the Data Bank between January 2010 and December 2012?
Response |
Type of Query |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes, the NPDB (National Practitioner Data Bank) |
2 |
Yes, the HIPDB (Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank) |
3 |
Yes, both the NPDB and the HIPDB |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
Similar to Q96. REPORT_IND
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 111 is any “Yes” then go to Item 112
Otherwise go to Item 126
VAR: REPORT_REQUIRE_IND2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q112. Does your organization report to the Data Bank due to legal or regulatory requirements either from a governing body or a national accreditation organization?
Response |
Query for Legal or Regulatory Requirements |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: REPORT_AGENT_IND2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q113. Does your organization contract with an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
Response |
Contract Authorized Agent |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 113 is “Yes” then go to Item 114
Otherwise go to Item 115
VAR: AGENT_ VERIFY_RPT2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q114A. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Credentialing Verification Organization Does All Primary Source Verification
VAR: AGENT_CENTRALCRED_RPT2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q114B. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Result of Centralized Credentialing
VAR: AGENT_VOLUME_RPT2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q114C. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 High Volume Processing Efficiency
VAR: AGENT_RESOURCES_RPT2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q114D. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Not Enough Resources
VAR: AGENT_COST_RPT2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q114E. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Cost Effective
VAR: AGENT_OTHER_RPT2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q114F. What are the reasons that your organization uses an authorized agent to report to the Data Bank?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 114 go to Item 117
VAR: REPORT_TIME_NUM
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q115. How long has your work responsibilities included having to report to the Data Bank?
Response |
Length of Time |
0 |
Less than 1 year |
1 |
At least 1 year but less than 2 years |
2 |
At least 2 years but less than 3 years |
3 |
At least 3 years but less than 4 years |
4 |
At least 4 years but less than 5 years |
5 |
5 years or more |
VAR: REPORT_EASY_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116A. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
The first time that I reported to the Data Bank; I found it easy to do.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_INTUITIVE_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116B. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
Reporting to the Data Bank is very intuitive; I was able to do it with little to no instruction.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_CONFIDENT_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116C. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I feel confident that I can teach a fellow co-worker how to report to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_TIMELY_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116D. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I am able to complete all of the tasks of reporting to the Data Bank in a timely manner.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_COMPLEX_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116E. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
Reporting to the Data Bank is too complex; it can be simplified for users.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_INSTRUCTION_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116F. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
Whenever I report to the Data Bank, I can do it with little to no instruction.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_TASK_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116G. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I find it hard to remember all of the tasks required to report to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_DFCLT_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116H. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I have difficulties in completing all of the tasks of reporting to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_HELP_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116I. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I usually have to ask for help when I report to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_LEARN_RANK2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q116J. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning reporting to the Data Bank?
I needed to learn a lot of things before I could get going with reporting to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_PASSWORD2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q117A. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Recalling the password
VAR: REPORT_WEBSITE2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q117B. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Locating the website
VAR: REPORT_NAVIGATE2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q117C. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Navigating the website
VAR: REPORT_INPUT2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q117D. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Collecting all the required input
VAR: REPORT_DBASE2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q117E. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Managing a Practitioner (Subject) Database
VAR: REPORT_ACCNTS2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q117F. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Managing User Accounts
VAR: REPORT_PMTS2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q117G. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Making payments
VAR: REPORT_OTHER2
Format: Numeric Indicator
Width: 1
Q117H. What aspects of reporting to the Data Bank do you consider the most difficult?
0 Not Selected
1 Other (Please Explain)
VAR: REPORT_FORWARDING2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q118. When making a report to the Data Bank, does your organization utilize report forwarding in order to send an electronic report to the appropriate state authority?
Response |
Report Forwarding |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 118 is “Yes” then go to Item 119
Otherwise go to Item 120
VAR: REPORT_FORWARD_SATISFY2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q119. How would you rate your level of overall satisfaction with report forwarding?
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
0 |
Not Applicable |
1 |
Very Dissatisfied |
2 |
Dissatisfied |
3 |
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied |
4 |
Satisfied |
5 |
Very Satisfied |
VAR: REPORT_UNDERSTANDING2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q120. My organization understands all of the circumstances in which a report must be sent to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: REPORT_IMPACT2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q121. Do the reporting requirements to the Data Bank have an impact on how your organization takes action on practitioners??
Response |
Report Forwarding |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
Not Applicable |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 121 is “Yes” then go to Item 122
Otherwise go to Item 123
VAR: REPORT_REQRMNT_CMNT2
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q122. Please explain how the reporting requirements to the Data Bank impact how your organization takes action on practitioners.
Open Comment Box
Similar to Q107 REPORT_REQRMNT_CMNT
VAR: REPORT_ALLACTIONS2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q123. During the past calendar year, my organization has reported all reportable actions to the Data Bank.
Ranking |
Level of Agreement |
1 |
Completely Disagree |
2 |
Disagree |
3 |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
4 |
Agree |
5 |
Completely Agree |
VAR: CIVIL_LAWSUIT2
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q124. Has your organization ever been named in a civil lawsuit action by a practitioner due to reporting the practitioner to the Data Bank?
Response |
Report Forwarding |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: REPORT_CMNT2
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q125. Please share any other comments that you have considering your experiences with reporting to the Data Bank.
Open Comment Box
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 125 go to Item 130
VAR: HEARD_OF_NPDB
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q126. Prior to this survey, has your organization ever heard of the National Practitioner Data Bank or the NPDB?
Response |
Heard of the NPDB |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: AWARENESS_SERVICES
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q127. Is your organization aware of the services that the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provide organizations related to issues in the health care industry?
Response |
Awareness of HRSA Services |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: SOUGHT_DHHS_SERVICES
Format: Character
Width: 1
Q128. Has your organization ever sought services from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) of the United States of America?
Response |
Sought DHHS Services |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: USEFUL_CMNT
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q129. How can the Data Bank be more useful to you?
Open Comment Box
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
All responses in Item 129 go to END
Item 130. Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following resources. (Only one answer per row.)
Resource |
Very Satisfied |
Satisfied |
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied |
Dissatisfied |
Very Dissatisfied |
Not Applicable |
Data Bank Newsletters |
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Fact Sheets |
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Informational Brochures |
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NPDB Guidebook |
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Customer Service Center (800-767-6732) |
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Health Resources and Services Administration |
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Item 131. Every time I contact the Customer Service Center, they are effective in resolving all of my issues and concerns.
Completely Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Completely Disagree
Not Applicable
Item 132. If you have had any experiences where the Customer Service Center has failed in meeting your needs, please list the issues you sought assistance for and failed to receive.
Open Comment Box
Item 133. Customer service hours are: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 6:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm. Are the customer service hours sufficient?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
Item 134. Has the Guidebook, the hard copy or the web version, been a helpful resource in reporting to the Data Bank?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Other (Please Explain)
APPLIED SKIP LOGIC
If Item 134 is “No” then go to Item 135
Otherwise go to Item 136
VAR: GUIDEBOOK_CMNT
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q135. Concerning the Guidebook, what was not helpful?
Open Comment Box
Item 136. Please rate your organization’s level of overall satisfaction with the Data Bank.
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
VAR: COMMENT_SHARE
Format: Character
Width: 250
Q137. Please share any other comments that you have regarding your experiences with the Data Bank.?
Open Comment Box
END
Thank you for your participation with the Eligible Users of the National Practitioner Data Bank Survey!
If you have time for just three more optional items, your participation would be greatly appreciated.
Optional Survey Items:
VAR: SPECIAL_ITEM1
Format: Character
Width: 1
SI1. Prior to taking this survey, were you aware of the merge of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) and the Health Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB)?
Ranking |
Different Actions If No Matched Response |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
9 |
Other (Please Explain) |
VAR: SPECIAL_ITEM2
Format: Character
Width: 250
SI2. Have you experienced any benefits by the merge of the NPDB and the HIPDB?
Open Comment Box
VAR: SPECIAL_ITEM3
Format: Character
Width: 250
SI3. Have you experienced any drawbacks due to the merge of the NPDB and the HIPDB?
Open Comment Box
Thank you for your participation in the optional survey concerning the NPDB and HIPDB!
** Under development**
Index to the Data Set: Self-Query Survey Component
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Survey of the Eligible Users of the National Practitioner Data Bank
Self-Query Component
Internet-Based Survey Conducted by Cherry Tree BSC
Directions: For each of the following items, please select the response that best represents your experiences. Please note that the National Practitioner Data Bank will be referred to as the “Data Bank” in items throughout the survey.
** Under Development**
Item 1. Which category best describes the work you perform?
Health Care Practitioner (Individual)
Medical Service Provider Organization
Medical Supplier Organization
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 1 is “Health Care Practitioner” then go to Item 2
If Item 1 is “Medical Service Provider” then go to Item 48
Otherwise go to Item 49
Item 2. Have you self-queried the Data Bank?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 2 is “Yes” then go to Item 3
Otherwise go to END
Item 3. Are you involved in a dispute process with the Data Bank? (Also known as Secretarial Review)
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 3 is “No” then go to Item 4
Otherwise go to END
Item 4. Which category best describes your work status in the health care industry?
Full-time position for at least one health care organization
Not full-time but part-time at one or more health care organizations
Retired but working part-time for one or more health care organizations
Retired and not working for any health care organization
Currently not employed at any health care organization
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 4 is “Full-time position…” then go to Item 5
If Item 4 is “Not full-time but part-time…” then go to Item 5
If Item 4 is “Retired but working part-time…” then go to Item 5
Otherwise go to Item 10
Item 5. Please select your current primary practicing position held as a health care practitioner.
Physician (Doctor of Medicine)
Physician (Doctor of Osteopathy)
Physician Assistant
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Advance Practice Nurse
Licensed Practice Nurse
Para-Professional Nurse
Chiropractor
Pharmacist
Other (Please Explain)
Item 6. Do you currently practice at more than one facility?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
Item 7. Do you work for any health care organization as locum tenens?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
Item 8. Please select the jurisdiction(s) in which you practice the majority of the time. You may select up to five.
List of States & Territories
Item 9. Please select the jurisdiction(s) in which you are currently licensed or certified to practice. You may select up to five.
List of States & Territories
(SKIP LOGIC)
All responses in Item 9 go to Item 16
Item 10. Have you ever held a position as a health care practitioner?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 10 is “Yes” then go to Item 11
Otherwise go to Item 16
Item 11. Please select your last primary practicing position held as a health care practitioner.
Physician (Doctor of Medicine)
Physician (Doctor of Osteopathy)
Physician Assistant
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Advance Practice Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Para-Professional Nurse
Chiropractor
Pharmacist
Other (Please Explain)
Item 12. Did you practice at more than one facility simultaneously while you held your last primary practicing position?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
Item 13. Did you work as locum tenens at any facility while you held your last primary practicing position?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
Item 14. Please select the jurisdiction(s) in which you practiced the majority of the time. You may select up to five.
List of States & Territories
Item 15. Please select the jurisdiction(s) in which you were licensed or certified to practice while you held your last primary practicing position. You may select up to five.
List of States & Territories
Item 16. Are you currently seeking employment?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 16 is “Yes” then go to Item 17
Otherwise go to Item 20
Item 17. In what field are you seeking employment?
Seeking Employment as a Health Care Practitioner
Seeking Employment in Another Field (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 17 is “Seeking Employment as a Health Care Practitioner” then go to Item 18
Otherwise go to Item 20
Item 18. Please select that health care practitioner position that you are seeking to obtain.
Physician (Doctor of Medicine)
Physician (Doctor of Osteopathy)
Physician Assistant
Dentist
Dental Hygienist
Advance Practice Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Para-Professional Nurse
Chiropractor
Pharmacist
Other (Please Explain)
Item 19. Please select the jurisdiction(s) in which you are seeking licensure, certification, and/or employment. You may select up to five.
List of States & Territories
Item 20. Please rate your level of overall satisfaction with self-query.
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Item 21. How many times have you performed a self-query?
1
2
3 or more
Item 22. What was the purpose of your self-query? (Please select all that apply.)
I was notified that I was the subject of a report in the Data Bank
I voluntarily self-queried for resume purposes
I voluntarily self-queried for personal status check
Required by potential employer – Hospital
Required by potential employer – Managed Care Organization
Required by potential employer – Group Practice
Required by potential employer – Clinic or Urgent Care Facility
Required by the State Licensing Board
Required by Insurance Agency
Required by Professional Society
Required by Other State Agency
Required by Federal Agency
Other (Please Explain)
Item 23. Have you requested multiple copies of the results of the self-query?
I have never requested multiple copies
I requested the Data Bank to provide a report to someone other than myself
I requested multiple copies to provide with my resume
I requested multiple copies for the State Licensing Board
I requested multiple copies for another entity (Please Provide Entity)
Other reasons for requesting multiple copies (Please Explain)
Not Applicable
Item 24. If you requested a response to be mailed, were there any difficulties?
Yes
No
Unknown
Not Applicable
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 24 is “Yes” then go to Item 25
Otherwise go to Item 26
Item 25. Please explain the difficulties that you experienced.
Open Comment
Item 26. Have you ever not finished the process of self-query?
Yes
No
Unknown
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 26 is “Yes” then go to Item 27
Otherwise go to Item 28
Item 27. Please select the reasons for not completing the self-query process. (Please select all that apply.)
Process Complexity
The Notary Process
Paper Copy Requirement
Other (Please Explain)
Item 28. I feel that the information I received from the Data Bank is accurate.
Completely Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Completely Disagree
Item 29. I feel that the information that I received from the Data Bank is complete.
Completely Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Completely Disagree
Item 30. I feel that I have received information from the self-query in a timely manner.
Completely Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Completely Disagree
Item 31. How would you rate the cost of self-query?
Very Expensive
Expensive
Fair Cost
Inexpensive
Very Inexpensive
Item 32. Have you ever been the subject of a report in the Data Bank?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 32 is “Yes” then go to Item 33
Otherwise go to Item 43
Item 33. What types of reports does the Data Bank contain in which you are a subject? (Please select all that apply.)
State Licensure Action Report
DEA/Federal Licensure Action Report
Title IV Clinical Privileges Action Report
Health Plan Action Report
Exclusion/Debarment Action Report
Professional Society Action Report
Peer Review Organization Action Report
Accreditation Action Report
Government Administrative Action Report
Reinstatement Report
Criminal Conviction Report
Deferred Conviction or Pre-Trial Diversion Report
Nolo Contendere (No Contest) Plea Report
Civil Judgment Report
Injunction Report
Medical Malpractice Payment Report
Other (Please Explain)
Item 34. If you have suffered loss of employment or loss of clinical privileges due to having a Data Bank report, have you been able to remain or return to the same position?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 34 is “No” then go to Item 35
Otherwise go to Item 36
Item 35. Have you been able or will you be able to obtain a similar position in the health care industry?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
Item 36. Do you feel that your career opportunities are affected by having a report in the Data Bank?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
Item 37. When you were first notified of being a subject of a report in the Data Bank, did you work at or have clinical privileges at two or more facilities simultaneously?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 37 is “Yes” then go to Item 38
Otherwise go to Item 40
Directions: For Item 38 and Item 39, we are interested in gathering your experiences in the case you have held several positions simultaneously. In order to aid in your understanding of the items, several definitions must be made prior to your selection of responses.
Item 38 and Item 39 are not limited to your primary or secondary employer.
The first employer is defined as the employer that was first to have knowledge of the report in the Data Bank. This may or may not be your primary employer.
The second employer is defined as the subsequent employer who may or may not have gained knowledge from the Data Bank.
Item 38. If you held positions in more than one facility at the same time, how long did it take the second employer to contact you regarding a report in the Data Bank that was previously known by the first employer?
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year but less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 3 years
3 or more years
Never
Unknown
Not Applicable
Other (Please Explain)
Item 39. If you held positions in more than one facility at the same time, what type of actions were taken by the second employer as a result of you having a report in the Data Bank? (Please select all that apply.)
No Action Taken
Declined as a Candidate
Restricted Clinical Privileges
Probation
Suspension
License Revocation
Membership Revocation
Membership Restrictions
Employment or Contract Termination
Legal Actions
Not Applicable
Unknown
Other (Please Explain)
Item 40. Have you provided a copy of a report containing adverse action information from a self-query which ultimately resulted in an organization denying licensure, certification, clinical privileges, or some other action?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Other (Please Explain)
Item 41. Have you provided a copy of a report containing medical malpractice payment information from a self-query which ultimately resulted in an organization denying licensure, certification, clinical privileges, or some other action?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Other (Please Explain)
Item 42. Please explain how you feel about being the subject of a report in the Data Bank.
Open Comment
Directions: Consider the Data Bank reports listed below. Please rate the effect of having such a report in the Data Bank on your ability to find employment or acquire clinical privileges if you were to have such a report in the Data Bank.
Item 43. Consideration: Please rate the effect on your ability to find employment or acquire clinical privileges if you were to have such a report in the Data Bank. (Only one answer per row.)
Action Report Type |
Very Strong |
Strong |
Moderate |
Weak |
Very Weak |
None |
N/A |
State Licensure |
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DEA/Federal Licensure |
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Title IV Clinical Privileges |
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Health Plan |
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Exclusion/Debarment |
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Professional Society |
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Peer Review Organization |
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Accreditation |
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Government Administrative |
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Reinstatement |
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Criminal Conviction |
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Deferred Conviction or Pre-Trial Diversion |
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Nolo Contendere (No Contest) Plea |
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Civil Judgment |
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Injunction |
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Medical Malpractice Payment |
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Item 44. Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following resources. (Only one answer per row.)
Resource |
Very Satisfied |
Satisfied |
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied |
Dissatisfied |
Very Dissatisfied |
Not Applicable |
Data Bank Newsletters |
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Fact Sheets |
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Informational Brochures |
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NPDB Guidebook |
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Customer Service Center (800-767-6732) |
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Health Resources and Services Administration |
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Item 45. The Customer Service Center has been effective in resolving my issues and concerns.
Completely Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Completely Disagree
Not Applicable
Item 46. Please list the issues involved where you sought assistance and the Customer Service Center failed meeting your needs.
Open Comment
Item 47. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements concerning the NPDB website. (Only one answer per row.)
Statement |
Completely Agree |
Agree |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
Disagree |
Completely Disagree |
The NPDB website is easy to navigate. |
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The NPDB website is well organized. |
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I am able to quickly find what I need on the NPDB website. |
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The NPDB website content is easy to understand. |
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(SKIP LOGIC)
All responses in Item 47 go to Item 72
Item 48. What types of health care services does your organization provide?
Open Comment
(SKIP LOGIC)
All responses in Item 48 go to Item 50
Item 49. What types of health care products does your organization produce or distribute?
Open Comment
Item 50. Has your organization self-queried the Data Bank?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 50 is “Yes” then go to Item 51
Otherwise go to END
Item 51. Is your organization involved in a dispute process with the Data Bank? (Also known as Secretarial Review)
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 51 is “Yes” then go to END
Otherwise go to Item 52
Item 52. In which jurisdiction is your organization located?
List of States & Territories
Item 53. Please rate your organization’s level of overall satisfaction with self-query.
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Item 54. How many times has your organization performed a self-query?
1
2
3 or more
Item 55. What was the purpose of your organization’s self-query? (Please select all that apply.)
Required by a State Agency
Required by a Federal Agency
My organization was notified of being the subject of a Data Bank report
My organization voluntarily performed self-query as a status check
Required by Insurance Agency
Other (Please Explain)
Item 56. If your organization has requested a response to be mailed, were there any difficulties?
Yes
No
Unknown
Not Applicable
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 56 is “Yes” then go to Item 57
Otherwise go to Item 58
Item 57. Please explain the difficulties that your organization experienced.
Open Comment
Item 58. Has your organization ever not finished the process of a self-query?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 58 is “Yes” then go to Item 59
Otherwise go to Item 60
Item 59. Please select the reasons for not completing the self-query process. (Select all that apply.)
Process Complexity
The Notary Process
Paper Copy Requirement
Other (Please Explain)
Item 60. My organization feels that the information we received from the Data Bank is accurate.
Completely Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Completely Disagree
Item 61. My organization feels that the information that we received from the Data Bank is complete.
Completely Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Completely Disagree
Item 62. My organization feels that we have received information from the self-query in a timely manner.
Completely Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Completely Disagree
Item 63. How would your organization rate the cost of the self-query?
Very Expensive
Expensive
Fair Cost
Inexpensive
Very Inexpensive
Item 64. Has your organization ever been the subject of a report in the Data Bank?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 64 is “Yes” then go to Item 65
Otherwise go to Item 68
Item 65. What type of report does the Data Bank contain regarding your organization? (Please select all that apply.)
State Licensure Action Report
DEA/Federal Licensure Action Report
Title IV Clinical Privileges Action Report
Health Plan Action Report
Exclusion/Debarment Action Report
Professional Society Action Report
Peer Review Organization Action Report
Accreditation Action Report
Government Administrative Action Report
Reinstatement Report
Criminal Conviction Report
Deferred Conviction or Pre-Trial Diversion Report
Nolo Contendere (No Contest) Plea Report
Civil Judgment Report
Injunction Report
Medical Malpractice Payment Report
Other (Please Explain)
Item 66. Does having a report in the Data Bank have an impact on your business?
Yes
No
Other (Please Explain)
(SKIP LOGIC)
If Item 66 is “Yes” then go to Item 67
Otherwise go to Item 68
Item 67. Please explain how having a Data Bank report impacts your business.
Open Comment
Item 68. Please rate your organization’s level of satisfaction with the following resources. (Only one answer per row.)
Resource |
Very Satisfied |
Satisfied |
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied |
Dissatisfied |
Very Dissatisfied |
Not Applicable |
Data Bank Newsletters |
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Fact Sheets |
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Informational Brochures |
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NPDB Guidebook |
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Customer Service Center (800-767-6732) |
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Health Resources and Services Administration |
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Item 69. The Customer Service Center has been effective in resolving our organization’s issues and concerns.
Completely Agree
Agree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Disagree
Completely Disagree
Not Applicable
Item 70. Please list issues involved where you sought assistance and the Customer Service Center failed in meeting your organization’s needs.
Open Comment
Item 71. Please rate your organization’s level of agreement with the following statements concerning the Data Bank website. (Only one answer per row.)
Statement |
Completely Agree |
Agree |
Neither Agree Nor Disagree |
Disagree |
Completely Disagree |
The NPDB website is easy to navigate. |
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The NPDB website is well organized. |
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I am able to quickly find what I need on the NPDB website. |
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The NPDB website content is easy to understand. |
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Item 72. Please share any comments regarding experiences with self-querying the Data Bank.
Open Comment
END
Thank you for your participation with the Eligible Users of the National Practitioner Data Bank Survey!
If you have time for just three more optional items, your participation would be greatly appreciated.
Optional Survey Items:
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SI1. Prior to taking this survey, were you aware of the merge of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) and the Health Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB)?
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Different Actions if no matched response |
0 |
No |
1 |
Yes |
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Other (Please Explain) |
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SI2. Have you experienced any benefits by the merge of the NPDB and the HIPDB?
Open Comment Box
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SI3. Have you experienced any drawbacks due to the merge of the NPDB and the HIPDB?
Open Comment Box
Thank you for your participation in the optional survey concerning the NPDB and HIPDB!
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