Are organizations permitted to use Distributed Ledger Technology(DLT) to improve efficiencies in the credentialing process ?

Practitioner credentialing is a critical safety issue for healthcare organizations that ensures clinicians have the necessary training and experience to provide safe care. The Joint Commission standards for credentialing do not specify the methods by which credentials are obtained. Therefore, the use of Distributed Ledger Technology(DLT) to improve the efficiency of the credentialing process may be acceptable. However, should an organization choose to use technology such as DLT, it must evaluate their entire credentialing process to assure that all aspects of the accreditation requirements are included within the process. The use of DL technology does not guarantee full compliance with accreditation requirements, which can only be assessed on survey.