ASCs were most frequently cited for deficiencies in patient care and safety and the environment during 2017 surveys, according to Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program's 2018 Quality Review.
ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification
The Certified Ambulatory Infection Preventionist credential is the first credential designed specifically for ASC infection preventionists, according to the Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification.
Sylvia Garcia-Houchins, RN, was named The Joint Commission's infection prevention and control director.
Thirty of The Joint Commission's elements of performance for ambulatory healthcare accreditation will no longer apply to telehealth surgical and non-surgical settings beginning July 1.
The Global Healthcare Accreditation program was formed in 2016 to enhance patient experience for medical travelers who face barriers in language, culture and transportation.
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The Joint Commission awarded Jacksonville, Fla.-based Touchton Surgery Center the Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation, JAX Chamber reports.
The CMS survey and certification group launched a training website to help surveyors and facilities prepare for upcoming surveys.
To help healthcare organizations prepare, plan and respond to disasters, The Joint Commission updated its online Emergency Management Resources portal.
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care changed its governance structure after nearly 40 years, establishing a 13-member board of directors.
Middletown, Conn.-based Community Health Center received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation, both valid for three years.