Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Practice Exam

The statement implies whether The Joint Commission (TJC) and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) mandate criminal background checks as part of their accreditation or certification processes. The correct response indicates that these organizations do not explicitly require criminal background checks for all accredited entities or healthcare providers.

While TJC and NCQA do have guidelines for credentialing and recredentialing, the specifics about criminal background checks can vary significantly based on state regulations and institutional policies. Many healthcare organizations choose to conduct these checks to ensure safety and compliance within their facilities, but it is not a universal requirement mandated by TJC or NCQA for all providers. Institutions often have the discretion to implement additional checks beyond the minimum requirements set by these accrediting bodies.

This understanding clarifies why the correct answer is that the statement is false; it reflects the nuance and variability in accreditation requirements and institutional practices rather than a blanket mandate for criminal background checks by TJC and NCQA.