ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification

3 strategies from The Joint Commission, AHRQ on how to make surgery in ASCs safer

The Joint Commission and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality outlined three ways ASCs can make surgery safer. By Rachel Popa - 10/12/18

10 most challenging standards for ambulatory healthcare organizations from The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission released a list of the most challenging standards for ambulatory health care organizations By Rachel Popa - 10/11/18

7 CMS standards for staffing ASCs should know

Compliance with CMS standards includes adhering to the correct leadership and staffing standards, according to the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society. By Rachel Popa - 10/10/18

Are your files organized? 3 unannounced survey preparedness tips for ophthalmic ASCs

Compliance with CMS standards includes having survey-ready files, according to the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society. By Rachel Popa - 10/9/18

3 updates impacting ASC accreditation — September 2018

Here are three updates regarding the ASC accreditation process: By Angie Stewart - 10/8/18

3 measures CMS is taking to increase oversight of accrediting organizations

CMS is taking action to improve its oversight of Medicare's accrediting organizations. By Rachel Popa - 10/5/18

3 things to know about The Joint Commission's tracer methodology

Tracers are used in The Joint Commission's survey process and allow surveyors to detect performance issues throughout the process. By Rachel Popa - 10/4/18

5 strategies to ensure accurate patient identification from The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission released a new advisory covering how providers can ensure they collect accurate patient identification. By Rachel Popa - 10/3/18

3 things to know about Pearl Darling, The Joint Commission's new director of Ambulatory Care Services

Pearl Darling replaced Michael Kulczycki as The Joint Commission's executive director of ambulatory care services in August. By Rachel Popa - 9/27/18

The Joint Commission deletes requirement for deemed-status ASCs

The Joint Commission no longer requires ASCs with deemed status to collect data on medical appropriateness and necessity of procedures. By Rachel Popa - 9/25/18

Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society launches beta test of ophthalmic ASC accreditation model

The Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society board of directors is focusing on a partnership strategy to improve the accreditation process for ophthalmic outpatient surgery centers. By Rachel Popa - 9/24/18

4 benefits of seeking ASC accreditation from The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission outlined the benefits of ambulatory care accreditation. By Rachel Popa - 9/19/18

4 key ways to maintain an ASC accreditation survey mindset

After an ASC receives accreditation, essential steps need to be taken to maintain it, according to Pinnacle III, an ASC management company. By Rachel Popa - 9/18/18

3 essential ways ASCs can maintain accreditation

Missteps can affect an ASC's accreditation status, according to Surgical Information Systems, an IT company focused on solutions for ASCs. By Rachel Popa - 9/17/18

The Joint Commission selects two new leaders for its accreditation and certification operations

The Joint Commission appointed two new leaders in its accreditation and certification operations division. By Rachel Popa - 9/14/18

These unannounced The Joint Commission survey options are available for ASCs

The Joint Commission outlined three aspects of the unannounced survey process on their Daily Update blog, including the exceptions in place for ASCs By Rachel Popa - 9/13/18

U.S. Dermatology's Kansas City Shoal Creek Office receives AAAHC accreditation

U.S. Dermatology's Kansas City (Mo.) Shoal Creek office earned accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Rachel Popa - 9/12/18

5 key facts about The Joint Commission's accreditation and certification decisions

The Joint Commission outlined five facts to know about accreditation and certification decisions. By Rachel Popa - 9/11/18

4 facts about ambulatory care accreditation from The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission launched its ambulatory care accreditation program in 1975. Since then, it has accredited over 2,100 freestanding ambulatory care organizations. By Rachel Popa - 9/10/18

4 key facts about The Joint Commission's intracycle monitoring process

The Joint Commission outlined three facts to know about its intracycle monitoring process. By Rachel Popa - 9/7/18