Which organization states that PSV can be conducted by mail, fax, or electronically?

• A. Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
• B. Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)
• C. Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
• D. Health Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)

Answer: (A)

Primary Source Verification (PSV) is the process of confirming credentials directly from the original source, such as licensing boards, medical schools, certifying boards, and previous employers. Accrediting bodies describe how PSV should be obtained, and one organization explicitly allows multiple channels for this verification—mail, fax, or electronic transmission—because these methods support practical workflows in diverse facilities.

AAAHC’s standards recognize PSV through these methods, providing flexibility so verification can be gathered efficiently whether sources are accessible by traditional mail, fax, or electronic means. The other organizations do not specify these multiple channels in the same way, so AAAHC is the best fit for the stated allowance.