CPCS Primary Source Verification (PSV) Standards and Procedures 2

Question 1

Which database is an acceptable primary source for verifying a physician's board certification according to The Joint Commission?

Accepted Answer

The applicable American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board

Answer

ABMS member boards are the issuing authorities for specialty board certifications and are therefore the recognized primary source for verification.

Question 2

How frequently must Primary Source Verification be conducted for medical staff reappointment under typical Joint Commission standards?

Accepted Answer

At least every two years, coinciding with each reappointment cycle

Answer

TJC standards require credentials to be re-verified through primary sources at each reappointment, which must occur at least every two years.

Question 3

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) Physician Data Center is an acceptable primary source for verifying which type of credential?

Accepted Answer

State medical licensure across multiple states

Answer

The FSMB Physician Data Center aggregates licensure data from member state boards, making it an acceptable source for verifying state medical licenses.

Question 4

When verifying completion of graduate medical education (residency), what is the correct primary source?

Accepted Answer

The graduate medical education (GME) office of the institution where training was completed

Answer

The GME office of the training institution is the issuing authority for residency completion records and therefore serves as the primary source.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered Primary Source Verification?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing a photocopy of a diploma submitted by the applicant

Answer

A document submitted by the applicant is a secondary source; PSV requires confirmation from the original issuing entity, not from the applicant.

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CPCS Primary Source Verification (PSV) Standards and Procedures 2