When complaints are pending, credentialing may place what type of privileges?

• A. Provisional or restricted privileges
• B. Full privileges unchanged
• C. Immediate termination
• D. No privileges

Answer: (A)

When complaints are pending, the goal is to protect patients while still allowing needed care and ongoing review. Credentialing may grant provisional or restricted privileges. Provisional privileges are temporary, often time-limited, and come with safeguards such as supervision, a narrower scope of practice, or limits on procedures and sites. Restricted privileges tighten specific activities or require oversight, again with a defined duration and criteria for reevaluation. This approach balances patient safety with due process and allows continued care under closer scrutiny during the investigation.

Full privileges unchanged would ignore the pending complaints and safety concerns. Immediate termination is an extreme action reserved for clear, imminent danger. No privileges would unnecessarily deprive patients of care. So provisional or restricted privileges best fit the situation by providing controlled, safe access pending resolution.