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3 updates impacting ASC accreditation — September 2018
Here are three updates regarding the ASC accreditation process: -
3 measures CMS is taking to increase oversight of accrediting organizations
CMS is taking action to improve its oversight of Medicare's accrediting organizations. -
3 things to know about The Joint Commission's tracer methodology
Tracers are used in The Joint Commission's survey process and allow surveyors to detect performance issues throughout the process. -
5 strategies to ensure accurate patient identification from The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission released a new advisory covering how providers can ensure they collect accurate patient identification. -
3 things to know about Pearl Darling, The Joint Commission's new director of Ambulatory Care Services
Pearl Darling replaced Michael Kulczycki as The Joint Commission's executive director of ambulatory care services in August. -
The Joint Commission deletes requirement for deemed-status ASCs
The Joint Commission no longer requires ASCs with deemed status to collect data on medical appropriateness and necessity of procedures. -
Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society launches beta test of ophthalmic ASC accreditation model
The Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society board of directors is focusing on a partnership strategy to improve the accreditation process for ophthalmic outpatient surgery centers. -
4 benefits of seeking ASC accreditation from The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission outlined the benefits of ambulatory care accreditation. -
4 key ways to maintain an ASC accreditation survey mindset
After an ASC receives accreditation, essential steps need to be taken to maintain it, according to Pinnacle III, an ASC management company. -
3 essential ways ASCs can maintain accreditation
Missteps can affect an ASC's accreditation status, according to Surgical Information Systems, an IT company focused on solutions for ASCs. -
The Joint Commission selects two new leaders for its accreditation and certification operations
The Joint Commission appointed two new leaders in its accreditation and certification operations division. -
These unannounced The Joint Commission survey options are available for ASCs
The Joint Commission outlined three aspects of the unannounced survey process on their Daily Update blog, including the exceptions in place for ASCs -
U.S. Dermatology's Kansas City Shoal Creek Office receives AAAHC accreditation
U.S. Dermatology's Kansas City (Mo.) Shoal Creek office earned accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. -
5 key facts about The Joint Commission's accreditation and certification decisions
The Joint Commission outlined five facts to know about accreditation and certification decisions. -
4 facts about ambulatory care accreditation from The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission launched its ambulatory care accreditation program in 1975. Since then, it has accredited over 2,100 freestanding ambulatory care organizations. -
4 key facts about The Joint Commission's intracycle monitoring process
The Joint Commission outlined three facts to know about its intracycle monitoring process. -
The Joint Commission: 4 ways to ensure project sustainability and success
William Choctaw, MD, the physician advisor for The Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare, outlined four ways to create sustainable healthcare projects and processes. -
4 reasons to seek ambulatory endoscopy center accreditation
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy outlined four reasons why ambulatory endoscopy centers should seek accreditation. -
11 ASCs achieving accreditation — August 2018
Here are 11 outpatient centers that achieved accreditation or reaccreditation in August 2018: -
How to get & keep ASC accreditation: 4 insights from Dr. Naomi Kuznets, VP of the AAAHC
Naomi Kuznets, PhD, vice president and senior director of the AAAHC, shared her insights on the accreditation process for ASCs.
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