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AAAHC's 5 most common deficiencies during surveys & more insights
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare released its 2020 Quality Roadmap, which identifies high-compliance areas and improvement opportunities from surveys conducted in 2019. -
AAAHC resumes accreditation surveys
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care resumed conducting accreditation surveys June 1, a spokesperson confirmed by email. -
Los Angeles surgery center reups AAAHC accreditation
The Los Angeles-based Ambulatory Surgery Center at Orthopaedic Institute for Children renewed its Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care accreditation. -
The Joint Commission among organizations resuming surveys in June
The Joint Commission is one of several accreditation organizations that will resume performing regular surveys in June. -
Tennessee clinic earns urgent care accreditation
The Urgent Care Association accredited Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Express Care, Chattanoogan.com reports. -
AAAHC recommends guidance for student health centers in response to COVID-19
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care recommends student health centers follow guidance set by the American College Health Association to provide care to students during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
'Know the facts' — Understand the surveyor’s role in your survey
Accreditation surveys can feel like an us-versus-them scenario, but by preparing amply beforehand and reframing the thought process around surveys, ASCs can be successful in the surveying process. -
AAAHC suspends nonemergency surveys through June 1
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care will suspend all nonemergency surveys for all clients through June 1 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Sutter Alhambra Surgery Center earns AAAHC orthopedic certification
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care awarded Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Alhambra Surgery Center its Advanced Orthopedic Certification. -
DHR Health receives trio of recognitions
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas named Edinburg, Texas-based DHR Health a Blue Distinction Center in three specialties, Progress Times reports. -
AAAHC encourages ASCs to follow safety guidance around COVID-19 pandemic
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care is encouraging ASCs to follow guidance from the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association to ensure patients and staff are safe as elective procedures restart. -
ASC closures, contracts & conversions amid the COVID-19 crisis: 8 recommendations
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care provided guidance for ASCs choosing to temporarily close, contract with a hospital or convert to a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield recognizes Kentucky hospital
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield named London, Ky.-based Saint Joseph London a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, The Sentinel Echo reports. -
AAAHC provides COVID-19 resources
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has an array of resources for centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
AAAASF develops COVID-19 resources
The American Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities released a number of screening resources for facilities to utilize during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
AAAHC changes operational processes during COVID-19 pandemic
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care made a series of operational process changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
North Carolina surgical center gains 3-year accreditation
Pinehurst (N.C.) Surgical Clinic was reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to the Sandhills Sentinel. -
AAAHC issues 5 COVID-19-related guidelines
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care released a set of infection control guidelines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
AAAASF, Joint Commission suspend routine surveys indefinitely
Two major accrediting organizations are suspending normal survey activities due to COVID-19. -
AAAHC releases chronic pain management toolkit
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care released a toolkit for chronic pain management March 10.
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