Lists Public Hearings ListCommuncationsStories Libraries Org ChartsConnections NewslettersLegislative DocumentsChange Of PlacementIT PoliciesNews Release ArchiveOlmstead Documents Claims PortalDashboardsPress ReleasesSearchRecent Nebraska DHHS: R&L Administrative Services Division: Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Reviews Page Content Credentialing Review (407) ProgramMatt Gelvin, Program Manager Click to subscribe The Credentialing Review (407) Program was created to review proposals for changes in scope of practice or for new credentialing on the part of representatives of Nebraska health professions. Proposals are known as “applications” and the persons or groups who submit proposals for review are referred to as “applicants” or “applicant groups”. Proposals are evaluated against public health related criteria to determine whether proposals would benefit the public health and welfare by the bodies that conduct the review. Credentialing review is a three-stage process conducted by the following review bodies in the following order: The review of an ad hoc technical review committee appointed by the Director of the Division of Public Health The review of the State Board of Health The review of the Director of the Division of Public Health The entire review process for each proposal is statutorily required to be completed within a nine-month time frame. The three review bodies each create their own independent report on each proposal. All reports created by the review process are submitted to members of the Legislative HHS Committee to assist them during their review of any bills that might arise from credentialing review proposals. Reports are only advisory to the Legislature, and only the action of the Legislature can create changes in the regulatory status of a profession. Reports represent DHHS Agency input into possible public health and safety aspects of credentialing review proposals. Nebraska Revised Statute 71-6201 to 71-6229 The Credentialing Review StatuteCredentialing Review Program Rules & Regulations Manual of Procedures for Review Bodies Questions a Legislator Should AskLevels of State Regulation of Health ProfessionsCredentialing Review Orientation - Scope of PracticeCredentialing Review Orientation - New Credential ProposalsCredentialing Review Orientation - Combined Scope of Practice and New Credential Reviews Active Credentialing Reviews Click to go to the page for the profession you wish to view: - Art Therapy- Emergency Medical Services - Physician Assistant Inactive, recently completed: - Psychology Prescribing 2016 - 2018 Credentialing Review Reports Reflexology - New Credential 2017 Report of the Technical Committee - Reflexology Report of the Board of Health - Reflexology Report of the Director - Reflexology Psychologists - Change in Scope of Practice - 2017 Report of the Technical Committee - Psych Report of the Board of Health - Psych Report of the Director - Psych Dialysis Techologists - New Credential - 2016 Report of the Technical Committee - DT Report of the Board of Health - DT Report of the Director - DT Licensed Practical Nurse - Change in Scope of Practice - 2016 Report of the Technical Committee - LPN Report of the Board of Health - LPN Report of the Director - LPN 2014 - 2016 Credentialing Review Reports Dental Auxiliary - Change in Scope of Practice (2015) Report of the Technical Committee - DAReport of the Board of Health - DAReport of the Director - DA Surgical First Assistant - New Credential (2015) Report of the Technical Committee - SFAReport of the Board of Health - SFAReport of the Director - SFA Surgical Technologist - New Credential (2016) Report of the Technical Committee - STReport of the Board of Health - STReport of the Director - ST 2012 - 2014 Credentialing Review Reports Radiologic Practitioner Assistant/Radiologist Assistant - Change in Scope of Practice (2014) Report of the Technical Committee - RPA/RAReport of the Board of Health - RPA/RAReport of the Director - RPA/RA Dental Anesthesia - Change in Scope of Practice (2014) Report of the Technical Committee - Dental AnesthesiaReport of the Board of Health - Dental AnesthesiaReport of the Director - Dental Anesthesia Optometrists - Change in Scope of Practice (2014)Report of the Technical Committee - OptometristsReport of the Board of Health - OptometristsReport of the Director - OptometristsNurse Practitioners - Change in Scope of Practice (2013) Report of the Technical Committee - Nurse Practitioners Report of the Board of Health - Nurse Practitioners Report of the Director - Nurse Practitioners Acupuncturist - Change in Scope of Practice (2013) Report of the Technical Committee - Acupuncturist Report of the Board of Health - Acupuncturist Report of the Director - Acupuncturist 2008 - 2011 Credentialing Review Reports Genetic Counselors - New Credential (2010)Report of the Technical Committee - Genetic CounselorsReport of the Board of Health - Genetic CounselorsReport of the Director - Genetic Counselors Applied Behavior Analysts - New Credential (2010)Report of the Technical Committee - Applied Behavior AnalystsReport of the Board of Health - Applied Behavior AnalystsReport of the Director - Applied Behavior Analysts Optometrists - Change in Scope of Practice (2009)Report of the Technical Committee - OptometristsReport of the Board of Health - OptometristsReport of the Director - Optometrists Dental Assistants - New Credential (2008)Report of the Technical Committee - Dental AssistantsReport of the Board of Health - Dental AssistantsReport of the Director - Dental Assistants Compulsive Gambling Counselors - New Credential (2008)Report of the Technical Committee - Compulsive Gambling CounselorsReport of the Board of Health - Compulsive Gambling CounselorsReport of the Director - Compulsive Gambling Counselors Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) (Utilization of Fluoroscopy) - Directed Review (2007)Report of the Technical Committee - CRNAsReport of the Board of Health - CRNAsReport of the Director - CRNAs 2005 - 2007 Credentialing Review Reports Audiologists & Speech Language Pathologists (A&SLPs) - Change in Scope of Practice (2007)Report of the Technical Committee - A&SLPs Report of the Board of Health - A&SLPs Report of the Director - A&SLPs Perfusionists - New Credential (2007)Report of the Technical Committee - PerfusionistsReport of the Board of Health - PerfusionistsReport of the Director - Perfusionists Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) & Home Birth - Change in Scope of Practice andDirect Entry Midwives (DEMs) - New Credential (2006)Report of the Technical Committee - CNMsReport of the Technical Committee - DEMsReport of the Board of Health - CNMs and DEMsReport of the Director - CNMs and DEMs Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (LMHPs) - Change in Scope of Practice (2005)Report of the Technical Committee-LMHPsReport of the Board of Health-LMHPsReport of the Director-LMHPs Pharmacy Technicians - New Credential (2005)Report of the Technical Committee - Pharmacy TechniciansReport of the Board of Health - Pharmacy TechniciansReport of the Director - Pharmacy Technicians Dental Hygienists - Change in Scope of Practice (2005)Report of the Technical Committee - Dental HygienistsReport of the Board of Health - Dental HygienistsReport of the Director - Dental Hygienists 2000 - 2005 Credentialing Review Reports Mental Health Practitioners - Change in Scope of Practice (2005)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorCertified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor - New Credential (2004)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorOccupational Therapy - New Credential (2003)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorParamedics and EMTI - Change in Scope of Practice (2001)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director Acupuncturist - New Credential (2000)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorChelation Therapy - Change in Scope of Practice (2000)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director 1994 - 1999 Credentialing Review Reports Podiatry - Change in Scope of Practice (1999)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director Athletic Trainer - Change in Scope of Practice (1996)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorMedical Nutrition Therapists - New Credential (1995)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director Clinic Pharmacy - Change in Scope of Practice(1994)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorDieticians and Nutritionists - New Credential (1994)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorMidwifery and Home Births - New Credential (1994)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorNurse Practitioner - Change in Scope of Practice(1994)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorPsychology - Change in Scope of Practice (1994)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorPublic Health Clinic Pharmacy - Change in Scope of Practice (1994)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director 1990 - 1993 Credentialing Review Reports Mental Health Practitioners - Directed Review(1993)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorLicensed Practical Nurse - Change in Scope of Practice (1992)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorPhlebotomy (1992)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorRural EMS (1991)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorCertified Registered Nurse's Aide - Change in Scope of Practice (1990) Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director First Responders EMS - New Credential (1990)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the DirectorNursing SOP by ARC - Change in Scope of Practice(1990)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorOptometry - Change in Scope of Practice (1990)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director 1987 - 1989 Credentialing Review Reports Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor - New Credential (1989)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of Health Report of the Director Chiropractor - Change in Scope of Practice (1989)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorNaturopathic Physician - New Credential (1989)Report of Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorCare Staff Member - Change in Scope of Practice (1988)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director Home Health Aide - Change in Scope of Practice(1988)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorMarriage & Family Therapist - New Credential (1988)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorMassage Therapy - Change in Scope of Practice(1988)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director Therapeutic Recreation - New Credential (1988)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director Dietician & Nutritionist - New Credential (1987)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director Medical Technologist - New Credential (1987)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director Naturopathic Physician - New Credential (1987)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the DirectorRadiologic Technician - New Credential (1987)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Board of HealthReport of the Director 1985 - 1986 Credentialing Review Reports Chiropractor - Change in Scope of Practice (1986)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Director Dental - Change in Scope of Practice (1986)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the DirectorDental Assistants - New Credential (1986)Report of the Technical Committee Report of the DirectorDispensing Opticians - New Credential (1986)Report of the Technical Committee Report of the DirectorOptometry - Change in Scope of Practice (1986)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the DirectorProfessional Counselors - New Credential (1986)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the DirectorRespiratory Therapy - Change in Scope of Practice (1986)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the DirectorSocial Worker - Change in Scope of Practice (1986)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the DirectorDental Hygienist - Change in Scope of Practice (1985)Report of the Technical CommitteeReport of the Director For more information contact: Matt Gelvin e-mail: Matthew.gelvin@nebraska.gov phone: (402) 471-6515 DHHS Division of Administrative Services 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. 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