Interested parties — such as AAAHC-accredited organizations, surveyors, member organizations, medical specialty groups, regulatory agencies and the public at large — are asked to review and provide comments on the proposed revisions. Details of the proposed revisions and instructions on how to submit comments are available on the AAAHC Web site through Sept. 14, 2009.
The most significant proposed change for 2010 is the inclusion of a new core Chapter 7. This chapter will consist of two subchapters: Subchapter I, Infection Control and Prevention, and Subchapter II, Safety. If the proposed changes are made final, the guidelines outlined in these chapters will be applicable to all AAAHC currently accredited organizations and those seeking future accreditation.
The AAAHC has made available an interactive public comment worksheet, which can be completed by interested parties and emailed or faxed to the AAAHC.
Read the proposed revisions to the standards for 2010 (pdf).
View the public comment worksheet (pdf).
