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StemGenex Surgery Center achieves AAAHC accreditation — 3 notes
The Pacific Coast Surgical Center in San Diego achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. -
These 5 standards were bumped from The Joint Commission's top 10 challenges
Half of the standards on The Joint Commission's 2016 list of the 10 toughest standards for accredited office-based surgery practices dropped off the 2017 list. -
The Joint Commission: 5 new challenging standards for office-based surgery practices
The Joint Commission released its annual list of the 10 standards that posed the greatest challenges for accredited office-based surgery practices in 2017. -
Pinnacle III's Peak One Surgery Center achieves AAAHC reaccreditation — 4 insights
Frisco, Colo.-based Peak One Surgery Center was reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care following a March survey. -
The Joint Commission reveals 10 most challenging standards — and they might look familiar
The Joint Commission released its annual list of the 10 standards that posed the greatest challenges for accredited ambulatory healthcare organizations in 2017, and all but one made appearances on the 2016 list. -
The Joint Commission CEO Mark Chassin: Reaching zero harm requires cultural change
Current quality improvement initiatives aren't enough to help organizations achieve zero harm, according to The Joint Commission CEO Mark Chassin, MD. -
NueHealth's Gold Coast Surgery Center achieves AAAHC advanced certification — 3 notes
Gold Coast Surgery Center in Chicago became the first ASC in the Midwest to achieve the Orthopaedic Advanced Certification: Total Joint Program from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. -
AAAHC: 7 questions to ask when hiring a healthcare consultant
Organizations selecting healthcare consultants to prepare for an accreditation survey or maintain compliance should ask these seven questions, according to the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare. -
Connecticut ASC wins AAAHC's Quality Improvement Award — 5 highlights
Danbury (Conn.) Surgical Center won the AAAHC's Bernard A. Kershner Innovations in Quality Improvement Award, which recognizes organizations for improvement in quality of care, patient safety and overall efficiency. -
5 things to know about orthopedic certifications for ASCs
The Joint Commission awards orthopedic certifications to ASCs that meet core standards under the Disease-Specific Care Certification Manual. -
The ExecuSearch Group achieves The Joint Commission re-certification — 4 notes
The ExecuSearch Group was awarded the Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing services by The Joint Commission. -
7 things to know about the HFAP accreditation process
The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program has CMS authorization to provide accreditation to ASCs. -
The Joint Commission: Eliminate these 5 abbreviations
The Joint Commission published a standard for abbreviation use as well as a list of terms that can cause confusion. The "do not use" list applies to all orders and medication-related documentation, whether it's handwritten or on pre-printed forms. -
Use this system to improve hand hygiene performance rates — 4 advantages
The most effective way to increase hand hygiene performance rates is to use an electronic hand hygiene reminder system, according to an article penned by Clean Hands – Safe Hands founder and CEO Chris Hermann, PhD. -
ClearHealth Quality Institute launches 1st ATA-endorsed Telemedicine Accreditation Program — 4 insights
ClearHealth Quality Institute, an independent healthcare accrediting body, developed new telemedicine standards to replace the American Telemedicine Association's accreditation program. -
Know whether you're ready for The Joint Commission's new hygiene standards — 4 indicators
The Joint Commission began issuing citations this year for any failure to comply with hand hygiene protocol. Writing for Infection Control, Clean Hands – Safe Hands founder and CEO Chris Hermann, PhD, highlighted four indicators that an organization is prepared to meet the standards. -
Gold Coast Surgicenter achieves new AAAHC certification — 4 highlights
Chicago-based Gold Coast Surgicenter was recognized as a Center of Excellence in Advanced Orthopedic Certification for Total Joints by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. -
How to publicize your ASC's Joint Commission accreditation — 6 things to know
The Joint Commission established a comprehensive set of rules for publicity efforts by accredited and certified organizations. -
The Joint Commission issues infection control alert for community health centers: top 6 non-compliance concerns
Surveyors have observed "many serious infection control-related risks" at community health centers that can lead to preliminary denial of accreditation, The Joint Commission announced in March. -
The Joint Commission proposes 9 revisions to fluoroscopy standards
The Joint Commission is seeking input on nine proposed revisions to ambulatory healthcare standards related to fluoroscopy. Most of the changes fall under the provision of care, treatment and services chapter.
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