Primary Source Verification
Primary Source Verification (PSV) is a background screening process used to verify credentials directly from the original issuing source in accordance with global industry best practices.[1]
Uses
Primary Source Verification can be used to verify identification data, education degrees, job histories, practice licenses, work permits and passports, among other personal, academic or professional documents.[2]
As an advanced background screening solution, PSV assists public and private organizations across different sectors in making informed decisions regarding applicants and mitigating potential risks which may include, but are not limited to; financial losses, regulatory implications, reputational damages and internal threats.[3]
Primary Source Verification vs Traditional Verification Procedures
Compared to traditional verification procedures, PSV guarantees optimal information integrity due to its unique, thorough approach. PSV also verifies content listed on the presented document, as opposed to the superficial authentication of signatures or stamps; a widely common practice that is insufficient to confirming the genuineness of a credential.[4]
Furthermore, PSV includes an additional layer of security through a check on the accreditation of the issuing authority, course and mode of study, as well as through a check on whether the staff at the institution is authorized to have issued the document.[5]
Lastly, PSV differs from what is known as pre-employment screening, which is carried out for compliance purposes and is not necessarily based on the actual certificate issued officially against the information submitted by the applicant.[6]
Advantages
Disadvantages
See also
- Background check
- Regulatory compliance
- Data verification
- Informal Methods (Validation and Verification)
- Verification and validation
References
- ↑ "JCI Publishes White Paper on Primary Source Verification". jointcommissioninternational.org. https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/jci-publishes-white-paper-on-primary-source-verification/. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ "Primary Source Verification". qchp.org.qa. http://www.qchp.org.qa/en/Pages/PrimarysourceVerification.aspx. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ "Primary Source Verification and Background Screening". s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com. https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/dataflow-dfgcorp/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/07132904/The-DataFlow-Group-Services-Manual.pdf. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "The Definitive Guide to Primary Source Verification". corp.dataflowgroup.com. https://corp.dataflowgroup.com/blog-post/the-definitive-guide-to-primary-source-verification. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ "Primary Source Verification". credentialamerica.com. http://www.credentialamerica.com/primary-source-verification.html. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ Sharon, Matienzo (29 March 2017). "Primary Source Verification (PSV) and DataFlow – A Primer". blog.trueprofile.io. https://blog.trueprofile.io/primary-source-verification-psv-dataflow-primer/. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ "Exploring The Benefits Of Primary Source Verification With The Dataflow Group". nhsproviders.org. 29 November 2016. http://nhsproviders.org/news-blogs/news/exploring-the-benefits-of-primary-source-verification-with-the-dataflow-group. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ Mary, Reichert. "The Increasing Importance of High-Quality Primary Source Verification". myemail.constantcontact.com. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Increasing-Importance-of-Primary-Source-Verification.html?soid=1119410249620&aid=oI-2ej_M21g. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ↑ "Document Forgery in Healthcare:The Integral Role of Primary Source Verification as a Solution". nhsproviders.org. 29 November 2016. http://nhsproviders.org/media/2462/dataflow-whitepaper.pdf. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
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