The AHRQ designed a patient safety survey specifically for outpatient surgery centers, The Joint Commission reported. Here are three facts:

Here are seven clarifications on the types of emergency electrical systems required for ASCs, based on information from The Joint Commission and Medi-Products.

Marion, Ohio-based New Horizons Surgery Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program appointed Alise Howlett emergency management, physical environment and life safety standards advisor. Here are five facts:

Here are four clarifications on The Joint Commission's standard for clinical sinks in outpatient settings.

Bay Shore, N.Y.-based South Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Here are four clarifications on The Joint Commission's standard for the established temperature range in operating rooms.

Here are two outpatient centers that achieved accreditation, reaccreditation or certification in January 2018.

The Lincoln (Neb.) Digestive Health Center achieved accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.