State Board Compliance Overview
State Board Compliance Overview
Every 2 years all state licensing boards renew their registration with the NPDB. A subset of these boards are selected to participate in the NPDB compliance review process to assess the completeness and accuracy of reportable actions submitted.
Registration Renewal
State boards can renew their registration up to 60 days prior to their scheduled renewal date.
- Renew NPDB Registration
- Verify Regulated Professions
- Attest to Reporting Compliance
Board Selected for Compliance Review*
- Receive potentially missing actions**
- Reconcile actions by:
- Submitting reports or data
- Explaining why not reportable
Board Not Selected for Compliance Review
Continue submitting reportable actions to the NPDB
Results Posted
After NPDB review, the compliance and attestation results are shared publicly on the NPDB Compliance Map.
Compliant
All reportable actions are submitted.
Attested
All required actions are submitted
Not Fully Compliant
At least 95% of reportable actions are submitted.
Could Not Attest
Cannot certify all required actions are submitted.
Non-Compliant
Reportable actions and/or data are not submitted.
Failed to Attest
Attestation not completed by due date.
* Compliance Review Methodology: https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/resources/npdbstats/npdbMap.jsp
** An NPDB compliance officer may send a data request on actions taken