Apply for an electronic institution card (SMC-B) as an institution with employees in healthcare professions
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzThe SMC-B (Security Module Card Type B) is an electronic institution card and electronic institution ID card in one. It enables people working in the healthcare professions in an institution to access the telematics infrastructure (TI). The TI networks all those involved in the healthcare system and will enable access to the electronic patient file (ePA) in the future, for example.
There are different SMC-Bs for different professional groups. There is an SMC-B for
- medical practices
- Nursing, obstetrics and physiotherapy facilities
- pharmacies
You can use this online service to apply for an SMC-B for institutions with employees that are not organized in chambers. These are
- Healthcare, nursing and geriatric care facilities
- Obstetrics facilities
- Physiotherapy facilities
To obtain the SMC-B, you must first enter your institution in the electronic healthcare professions register (eGBR) for a fee. You then apply for the SMC-B from a trust service provider (VDA). VDAs charge an annual fee, which varies from provider to provider.