Licensure Process

STATE LEGAL CREDENTIALING OF PERFUSIONISTS
LICENSING OF PERFUSIONISTS

IF PERFUSIONISTS ARE LICENSED THEY:

• Would have the highest level of State legal credentialing that can be granted.
  
  
• Would have State recognized standards of practice governing the profession.
  
  
• Would have legal rights and privileges which could enhance patient care.
  
  
• Would have a legal process to address performance of perfusion by other licensed or unlicensed medical professionals.
  
  
• Would have a legal process to address the unsafe performance of perfusion by perfusionists.
  
  
• Could have more control over how the profession is practiced at their hospital.
  
  
• Could have a stronger role in hospital management decisions affecting their job.
  
  
• Could be more assured that perfusion will be done by perfusionists as managed care seeks to change how medical services are provided.
  
  
• Could be more assured that perfusion will be done by perfusionists as changes in technology affect the profession.
  
  
• Could have some protection against insurers or employers overriding professional judgments affecting the use of clinical products and patient care.
  
  
• Could benefit from enhanced medical malpractice protection.
  
  
• Could have the opportunity for eligibility for direct third-party reimbursement from private insurers and the Federal government.
  
  
• Could have a recognized role in State health care system reform legislation and regulations affecting the profession.