Which of the following is a valid method to obtain PSV according to the accreditation definitions?

• A. Fax from the primary source
• B. Secure electronic communication or by phone
• C. Verifications from social media
• D. Hand-delivered mail from the primary source

Answer: (B)

Primary Source Verification means confirming a practitioner's credentials directly with the issuing organization (such as a school, board, or licensing authority). The accreditation definitions specify that the valid ways to obtain PSV are secure electronic communication from the primary source or verification by phone. This ensures the information comes straight from the source and can be authenticated and traced. Verifications via social media aren’t credible sources for PSV, and while mail from the primary source can occur, it’s not considered a standard, timely method in these definitions due to delays and potential lack of auditability.