Which of the following is included in credentialing and privileging for CRNAs?

• A. Verification of education and certification
• B. License checks
• C. Malpractice history
• D. Evidence of malpractice insurance

Answer: (C)

Credentialing and privileging focus on confirming a CRNA’s qualifications and ensuring patient safety by assessing past and present ability to practice. Among the options, the element that most directly informs risk assessment and the appropriateness of privileges is the malpractice history—the record of prior malpractice claims, settlements, or disciplinary actions. This history helps determine whether any safety concerns exist that could affect the scope of privileges or require additional supervision. While verifying education and certification and performing license checks are standard parts of credentialing, and having malpractice insurance is a separate requirement, it is the malpractice history that is specifically used to gauge continued competence and risk.