The Medical Staff Bylaws, or credentials manual indicate requirements for PSV?

• A. National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
• B. Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)
• C. Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)
• D. Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

Answer: (C)

PSV stands for professional staff verification, the process of confirming a clinician’s licensure, education, training, board certification, and other qualifications before granting privileges. The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) requires that medical staff bylaws or the credentials manual specify how this PSV is performed and documented. This ensures there is a formal, auditable process for verifying qualifications prior to privileges being granted or renewed, which directly supports patient safety and quality of care. Other accrediting bodies focus on broader quality programs or hospital management aspects, but HFAP standards specifically address embedding PSV requirements in the medical staff governance documents.