609 Quality Assurance by Sampling Providers

The Sampling Provider’s QA Designee shall be responsible for monitoring compliance with the Sampling process and maintaining records in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 9.

609.1 Sampling Provider Accreditation Criteria
Sampling Providers shall first be accredited by RESNET as a Rating Quality Assurance Provider in accordance with the Accreditation Process specified in Chapter 9 of these Standards and shall remain in good standing.

Additionally, an applicant to become a Sampling Provider must provide the following:

• Written policies and procedures explaining the Provider’s Sampling process including Quality Assurance and data management processes
• Minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in general liability coverage and $1,000,000 in professional liability coverage

After submitting an application to become a Sampling Provider, the applicant must successfully complete:

• RESNET Enhanced Review of Rating QA Provider, if not completed within 12 months prior to application submittal.
• RESNET QA Staff Orientation to Sampling

When all requirements have been satisfied, RESNET staff shall submit the completed application to the Accreditation Committee for approval.

The Sampling Provider’s first annual QA review following accreditation shall be an additional Enhanced Review, which shall demonstrate compliance with the Sampling Provider’s written policies and procedures and the requirements of this chapter.