For credentialing reappointment, which organization lists PSV of licensure and current competence as primary qualifications?

For credentialing reappointment, which organization lists PSV of licensure and current competence as primary qualifications?

• A. Health Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)
• B. Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
• C. American Medical Association (AMA)
• D. Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)

Answer: (B)

In credentialing reappointment, the key standard is to rely on primary source verification of a clinician’s licensure and current competence. Primary source verification means checking directly with the issuing authority or board—the state medical board for licensure and the specialty boards for certification—to confirm the license is active and that the clinician remains competent to practice. Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is the organization whose credentialing standards explicitly list PSV of licensure and current competence as the primary qualifications. This emphasizes verifying the most current, source-provided information to ensure ongoing ability to provide safe, appropriate care. Other organizations mentioned have different focuses. HFAP is another accreditation body with its own standards for facilities and processes; URAC emphasizes quality and utilization management; the AMA is a professional association rather than a credentialing accreditor. These do not single out PSV of licensure and current competence as the primary qualifications in the way DNV does.

In credentialing reappointment, the key standard is to rely on primary source verification of a clinician’s licensure and current competence. Primary source verification means checking directly with the issuing authority or board—the state medical board for licensure and the specialty boards for certification—to confirm the license is active and that the clinician remains competent to practice.

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is the organization whose credentialing standards explicitly list PSV of licensure and current competence as the primary qualifications. This emphasizes verifying the most current, source-provided information to ensure ongoing ability to provide safe, appropriate care.

Other organizations mentioned have different focuses. HFAP is another accreditation body with its own standards for facilities and processes; URAC emphasizes quality and utilization management; the AMA is a professional association rather than a credentialing accreditor. These do not single out PSV of licensure and current competence as the primary qualifications in the way DNV does.