Audit Documentation
10% percentage of recertification applications will be randomly selected for audit. However, if there is reason to believe there has been a breach in the integrity of the process by an individual seeking recertification through the continuing education or points method, staff will also select those individuals for audit.
If you are selected for audit, you will be notified after you have submitted your recertification application. Those selected for audit will need to send proof of their practice hours in accordance with the policy in effect at the time of recertification. Acceptable proof of practice hours is a log of practice hours or letter from the surgeon(s), on letterhead, verifying certificant has met the practice hour requirement. Specific documents based on the recertification method chosen are outlined below.
- CONTINUING EDUCATION
a. Copies of certificate(s) of attendance from an accepted provider. The certificant is responsible for providing the certificates of attendance - ACADEMIC STUDY TOWARD HEALTHCARE-RELATED DEGREE COMPLETION
a. Copy of unofficial transcript - PUBLISHING
a. Copy of the title page, table of contents, or abstract indicating you are the author, co-author or contributor - SERVICE AS A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER
a. Board summary, minutes, or committee report (minimum of four meetings per year required) - PRESENTATIONS
a. Program brochure, activity documentation form (ADF), or completed course evaluation Each document must include title, presentation, date, and objectives of presentation - TEACHING A PERIOPERATIVE-RELATED COURSE IN ACADEMIC SETTING
a. Syllabus or course description - PRECEPTING / MENTORING IN THE PERIOPERATIVE NURSE ROLE
a. Letter from applicant’s supervisor confirming precepting/mentoring experience - VOLUNTEER, NASC TEST DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
a. Acceptance letter from NASC for each committee assignment - ATTAIN/MAINTAIN PERIOPERATIVE-RELATED CERTIFICATION
a. Copy of certificate or wallet card - CLINICAL INQUIRY
a. A final report which summarizes evidence of participation in a QA, QI, EBP, or research project, including its impact on current practice and/or patient outcomes - PROFESIONAL PERIOPERATIVE-RELATED VOLUNTEER SERVICE
a. Letter from supervisor or mission director on organization letterhead attesting to dates and contributions of volunteer
