Background & Fingerprints

In your packet (demo)

Criminal background check

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Expires 2026-09-15

6 credential types in this category. Add what applies to you — state requirements differ by where you practice.

Criminal background checkUNIVERSAL

Within the last 12 months for most credentialers.

Issued by: Verified provider (Sterling, HireRight, etc.)· Renews every 12 mo

Fingerprint record (state + FBI)

Required for many state license applications.

Issued by: State BON or licensed fingerprinter

Fingerprint card / FBI backgroundUNIVERSAL

FBI fingerprint card or state-specific background check — required by some states for licensure and many hospital systems.

Issued by: FBI / state agency· Renews every 12 mo

OIG exclusion checkUNIVERSAL

Verification you are not on the federal exclusion list. Required for any facility billing Medicare/Medicaid.

Issued by: Office of Inspector General· Renews every 12 moissuer →

SAM.gov exclusion check

System for Award Management exclusion check — federal contractor + VA / military requirement.

Issued by: GSA / SAM.gov· Renews every 12 moissuer →

National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) self-query

Self-query report — many hospitals require for re-credentialing. Self-query result then becomes part of credentialing packet.

Issued by: NPDBissuer →