Question 1

What is the BIG register?

Accepted Answer

The BIG register (Individual Healthcare Professions) is a legal register listing healthcare providers who are authorized to practice a protected healthcare profession. The register is managed by the CIBG and was established to safeguard healthcare quality and protect patients.

Question 2

Which professions fall under BIG registration?

Accepted Answer

There are 14 BIG-registered professions: doctor, dentist, pharmacist, healthcare psychologist, psychotherapist, physiotherapist, midwife, nurse, physician assistant, remedial educationalist, clinical technologist, bachelor medical practitioner, optometrist and skin therapist. Only persons with a valid BIG registration may use these protected professional titles.

Question 3

Why is BIG verification important for employers?

Accepted Answer

As a healthcare employer, you are legally required to verify whether your employees have a valid BIG registration. Employing unauthorized healthcare providers can lead to legal consequences, reputational damage and risks to patient safety. Otentica's BIG check automates this verification and ensures demonstrable compliance.

Question 4

How quickly do I receive the result of a BIG check?

Accepted Answer

The BIG check is performed in real-time. As soon as the candidate has confirmed their details, the BIG register is immediately consulted. The complete verification report is usually available within minutes in your Otentica dashboard.

Question 5

What if a healthcare professional is not in the BIG register?

Accepted Answer

If someone is not in the BIG register, this can have various causes: the registration has expired, there is a deregistration, or the person has never had a BIG registration. Otentica reports this clearly, including any historical registration data if available.

Question 6

Are disciplinary measures also checked?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the BIG check also shows information about disciplinary measures such as professional restrictions, suspensions or deregistrations. This is essential information for employers to get a complete picture of a healthcare professional's authorization.

Question 7

How often must a BIG registration be renewed?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare professionals must re-register in the BIG register every 5 years. They must demonstrate that they have gained sufficient work experience and have completed continuing education activities. Otentica always checks the current registration status at the time of the check.

Question 8

Is the BIG check GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Otentica's BIG check is fully GDPR compliant. The verification is performed based on public register data from the CIBG. Personal data is processed encrypted and you determine the retention periods according to your own privacy policy.

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