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You are the credentialing manager for a medium-sized hospital (80–120 beds).

Part 1: Provide a summary description and Web link of where you can find credentialing (licensure or certification) information for physicians, nurses, and other nonphysician providers in your state.

Part 2: List the academic qualifications and continuing education requirements for licensure or certification for at least 3 provider types, as specified by your state’s Department of Health Web site. The following are some examples that can be used:
•MD/DO – Medical Doctor/Doctor of Osteopathy
•ARNP – Nurse Practitioner
•RN – Registered Nurse, CRNA – Nurse Anesthetist
•PA – Physician Assistant
•PT – Physical Therapist
•OT – Occupational Therapist
•RT – Respiratory Therapist
•PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant
•COTA – Occupational Therapy Assistant
•LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse

Part 3: Discuss why each state has its own licensure or certification requirements for health care professionals as it relates to each profession’s practice act.

Part 4: In summary, describe some of the implications that may occur to patients and the organization (hospital) if you credential a newly hired health care professional incorrectly.

Your paper should be 2–3 pages excluding the cover page, abstract page, and referenc