ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification

AAAHC-accredited center to know: Blue Ridge Surgery Center

Seneca, S.C.-based Blue Ridge Surgery Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Rachel Popa - 2/15/19

The Joint Commission revises anticoagulant therapy national patient safety goal: 3 details

The Joint Commission revised its national patient safety goal for anticoagulant therapy in ambulatory care settings. By Rachel Popa - 2/14/19

Westgreen Surgical Center achieves accreditation

Katy, Texas-based Westgreen Surgical Center was re-accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Angie Stewart - 2/14/19

Crater Lake Surgery Center earns AAAHC accreditation — 3 highlights

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care accredited Medford, Ore.-based Crater Lake Surgery Center. By Angie Stewart - 2/12/19

How HFAP's change of ownership affects accredited ASCs — 4 insights

CMS approved the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program's change of ownership, meaning HFAP's deeming authority will remain in place through the leadership transition. By Angie Stewart - 2/11/19

The Joint Commission debuts infection prevention initiative

The Joint Commission launched its Speak Up to Prevent Infection campaign, making a collection of downloadable infection control resources available for healthcare providers and the general public. By Rachel Popa - 2/6/19

8 accredited ASCs to know | January 2019

Here are eight accredited ASCs Becker's ASC Review featured in January: By Rachel Popa - 2/5/19

AAAHC-accredited center to know: Cascade Endoscopy Center

Springfield, Ore.-based Cascade Endoscopy Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Rachel Popa - 2/4/19

AAAHC-accredited center to know: Alicia Surgery Center

Laguna Hills, Calif.-based Alicia Surgery Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Rachel Popa - 2/1/19

AAAHC-accredited center to know: Downeast Surgery Center

Bangor, Maine-based Downeast Surgery Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Rachel Popa - 1/31/19

The Joint Commission: 5 ways to de-escalate potentially violent situations

The Joint Commission released a new advisory on de-escalating aggression in healthcare settings. By Rachel Popa - 1/30/19

Lessons from the New Jersey ASC sterilization incident — 11 deficiencies to watch

ASCs should take note of the deficiencies that led to an investigation of Saddle Brook, N.J.-based HealthPlus Surgery Center in late 2018, said Excellentia Advisory Group President and Managing Partner Cathy Montgomery, RN. By Angie Stewart - 1/29/19

AAAHC-accredited center to know: Ambulatory Center for Endoscopy

The North Bergen, N.J.-based Ambulatory Center for Endoscopy is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Rachel Popa - 1/28/19

AAAHC-accredited center to know: Brecksville Surgery Center

Brecksville (Ohio) Surgery Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Rachel Popa - 1/25/19

Eagan Surgery Center 1st ASC to earn The Joint Commission's spine fusion certification — 3 insights

Woodbury, Minn.-based Summit Orthopedics' Eagan (Minn.) Surgery Center is the country's first ASC to receive The Joint Commission's spine fusion certification. By Angie Stewart - 1/24/19

AAAHC-accredited center to know: Albany Regional Eye Center

Latham, N.Y.-based Albany Regional Eye Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. By Rachel Popa - 1/23/19

5 things to know about accreditation standards & challenges for ASCs

Here are five essential reads on ASC accreditation standards and challenges: By Rachel Popa - 1/22/19

ACS grants Children's Minnesota surgery center certification — 3 insights

The American College of Surgeons verified Minneapolis-based Children's Minnesota as a level 1 children's surgery center. By Eric Oliver - 1/18/19

3 things for ASCs to know about maintaining accreditation

Here are three articles to read in preparation for accreditation surveys: By Rachel Popa - 1/16/19

The Joint Commission awards TriStar Hendersonville 2-year total joint certification

TriStar Hendersonville (Tenn.) Medical Center received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Certification, the Tennessean reports. By Angie Stewart - 1/15/19