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6 ASCs that received accreditation in 2021
ASC accreditation shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are six ASCs accredited so far in 2021, despite the pandemic: -
Cardiology ASC with 2 cath labs gains dual accreditation
Peak Surgery Center of Avondale (Ariz.) has received accreditation from both CMS and The Joint Commission, according to a LinkedIn post by the center's clinical director, Will Bozlee, BSN, RN. -
Park Endoscopy Center receives 6th AAAHC accreditation
Kinston, N.C.-based Park Endoscopy Center has received accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care for the sixth time since 2008, according to a May 6 release. -
ASC site mistakes that can cost your accreditation survey: Q&A with Mark Spina
Mark Spina, the executive director of Ambulatory Surgery Centers of America, spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how the physical site of an ASC is where most accreditation mistakes are made. -
These issues can hijack a great ASC accreditation survey
Three ASC leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on common mistakes they see when dealing with accreditation compliance. -
Employers nationwide urging ASCs to complete Leapfrog survey
Organizations representing thousands of employers sent a letter to every ASC in the U.S. May 4 asking them to participate in the Leapfrog ASC Survey. -
The Joint Commission adds spine surgery certification
Starting July 1, the Joint Commission will offer advanced certification for spine surgery. -
Connecticut ASC reaccredited by AAAHC
Guilford, Conn.-based The Langdon Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery was reaccredited by The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the company announced April 26. -
5 accreditation updates for ASCs
Several ASCs have received accreditation for surgeries, and the Joint Commission released the pandemic's effect on accredited ASCs. -
North Carolina ASC receives CMS approval
The Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Panther Creek, an ASC owned by Raleigh, N.C.-based UNC Rex Healthcare and Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic through a partnership, received CMS approval on March 3. -
Updates to Joint Commission's accreditation process during the pandemic
The Joint Commission outlined the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on accredited ASCs and plans for future surveys in a March 1 blog post. -
Southern Illinois Orthopaedics reaccredited by AAAHC
Herrin-based Southern Illinois Orthopaedic Center was reaccredited by the 2021 Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a Jan. 30 report from The Southern Illinoisan. -
What has and hasn't changed for ASC accreditation during the pandemic
Since the pandemic began, ASC accreditation organizations had to rethink how to conduct on-site surveys, while ASC leaders haven't reported significant changes in their preparations. -
AAAHC updates guidance on evaluating obese patients for surgery
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care published an updated version of its "Ambulatory Procedure Considerations for Obese Patients Toolkit," according to a Jan. 25 news release. -
9 updates from AAAHC, Joint Commission in 2020
Here are nine key updates from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and The Joint Commission in 2020: -
North Carolina surgery center gets AAAHC certification
Raleigh, N.C.-based Triangle Orthopaedics Surgery Center received The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's Advanced Orthopaedic Certification, according to a Dec. 21 news release. -
Brunswick Surgery Center receives AAAHC accreditation
Leland, N.C.-based Brunswick Surgery Center achieved the Certificate of Accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a Dec. 17 news release. -
CMS renews The Joint Commission's deeming authority — 4 details
CMS renewed The Joint Commission's authority to accredit ASCs seeking participation in Medicare or Medicaid, according to a Dec. 8 announcement. -
The Joint Commission debuts ASC resource hub — 4 insights
The Joint Commission launched a website section with resources specifically for ASCs, the accrediting body said in a Dec. 7 post. -
AAAHC revises guide on preoperative evaluation
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare released an updated guide for preoperative evaluation, according to a Dec. 2 press release.
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