ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification

CMS is probing accreditation bodies about potential conflicts of interest.

Every three years, or 1,095 days, accredited healthcare organizations prepare for a re-accreditation survey. While it is essential to review all policies and procedures before the surveyor arrives, many aspects of the AAAHC accreditation Standards call for ongoing documentation and…

The Joint Commission outlined several benefits of accreditation, and how ASCs and other organizations can take advantage of accreditation.

The Joint Commission outlined three things to know about state recognition and federal deemed status.

The Joint Commission published guidance on how healthcare organizations can help staff members feel comfortable reporting unsafe conditions. 

Brecksville (Ohio) Surgery Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Institute for Quality Improvement's Naomi Kuznets, PhD, and Belle Lerner discussed results of the AAAHC Quality Roadmap 2018 with Becker's ASC Review.

Here are five key insights to know from a collection of experts representing accreditation bodies in the industry:

The Joint Commission awarded Muve Lakeway (Texas) Ambulatory Surgery Center and Muve Lakeway Surgical Stay Suites its Gold Seal of Approval.

Checklist Boards Corporation, a provider of surgical safety checklists to healthcare organizations, outlined five tips ASC staff can follow in preparation for an accreditation survey on the company's website.