Which option best describes a component of the credentialing and privileging process for physicians and advanced practice providers in an ASC?

• A. Randomly grant privileges.
• B. Verify licenses, board certification, training, and malpractice history; assess prior practice scope; grant privileges based on credentials and demonstrated competence; periodic recredentialing; ongoing monitoring and performance reviews; ensure alignment with facility policies.
• C. Grant privileges to any provider regardless of demonstrated competence.
• D. Only verify licenses and ignore board certification and training.

Answer: (B)