ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification

AAAASF develops COVID-19 resources

The American Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities released a number of screening resources for facilities to utilize during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Eric Oliver - 4/3/20

AAAHC changes operational processes during COVID-19 pandemic

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care made a series of operational process changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Eric Oliver - 4/2/20

North Carolina surgical center gains 3-year accreditation

Pinehurst (N.C.) Surgical Clinic was reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to the Sandhills Sentinel. By Angie Stewart - 3/30/20

AAAHC issues 5 COVID-19-related guidelines

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care released a set of infection control guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By Eric Oliver - 3/27/20

AAAASF, Joint Commission suspend routine surveys indefinitely

Two major accrediting organizations are suspending normal survey activities due to COVID-19. By Angie Stewart - 3/19/20

AAAHC releases chronic pain management toolkit

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care released a toolkit for chronic pain management March 10. By Rachel Popa - 3/10/20

South Carolina ASC gains reaccreditation

Colleton Ambulatory Surgery Center in Walterboro, S.C., was reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to Walterboro Live. By Angie Stewart - 3/10/20

The Joint Commission updates surgery center burden reduction rules

The Joint Commission has updated its ambulatory care standards to match CMS policy changes. By Rachel Popa - 3/5/20

Surglogs hires new director of regulatory compliance

Surglogs, a regulatory compliance software company aimed at ASCs and hospitals, has hired Victoria Samper as its director of regulatory compliance. By Rachel Popa - 2/26/20

ASC becomes Iowa's 1st to gain advanced orthopedic certification — 5 insights

Davenport, Iowa-based Mississippi Valley Surgery Center is the first ASC in the state to earn Advanced Orthopaedic Certification from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare. By Angie Stewart - 2/24/20

MedTrainer teams up with MediGroup for accreditation software

MedTrainer has entered into a partnership with with group purchasing organization MediGroup Physician Services to give its clients access to MediGroup's compliance management suite. By Rachel Popa - 2/13/20

4 things ASCs seeking accreditation should know

Four experts weighed in on ASC accreditation challenges and opportunites in interviews with Becker's ASC Review: By Rachel Popa - 2/10/20

Fort Worth cosmetic surgery center earns ASC certification

The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Facilities has accredited Kirby Plastic Surgery in Fort Worth, Texas, as a surgery center specializing in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. By Rachel Popa - 2/5/20

3 ASCs recently achieving accreditation

Three ASCs recently achieving accreditation: By Rachel Popa - 2/4/20

Holly Springs Surgery Center renews accreditation

Holly Springs (N.C.) Surgery Center has received three-year renewal on its accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Rachel Popa - 1/31/20

The Joint Commission releases new requirements for total knee & hip certification

New requirements are coming for ASCs and other healthcare providers that are participating in The Joint Commission's advanced total hip and total knee replacement certification program July 1. By Rachel Popa - 1/27/20

California medical board OKs outpatient surgery accreditation program

The Medical Board of California has renewed its approval of the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program to survey and accredit outpatient surgery settings in the state, according to Cath Lab Digest. By Rachel Popa - 1/22/20

Michigan ASC treats 'each day as another opportunity,' gaining AAAHC designation

West Michigan Surgery Center was reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Angie Stewart - 1/13/20

2020 ambulatory patient safety goals effective this month

The Joint Commission's 2020 patient safety goals went into effect Jan. 1. By Rachel Popa - 1/9/20

3 strategies for maintaining CMS certification

Surgery centers can maintain CMS certification by effectively communicating with patients, providing quality care and making continuous improvements, according to One Medical Passport. By Angie Stewart - 1/6/20