When credentials lapse, even briefly, it can halt a professional’s ability to practice, potentially disrupting patient care and damaging trust. Patients rely on the competence and compliance of their healthcare providers. For hospitals and clinics, disruptions in credentialing can affect staffing and, ultimately, patient satisfaction and trust.
Real Consequences: A nurse practitioner missed renewing a critical license on time and was forced to delay treatments, disappointing patients who depend on timely care.
