Accreditation

Surveyor Says ... Dings that Might Surprise You

Our annual look at accreditors' odd and unusual dings.

Posted 08/06/14 | Jim Burger, Associate Editor | 4 comments

Where Do Ambulatory Surgery Centers Excel and Struggle?

Posted 02/24/14 | Post a comment

How Do You Really Feel About Accreditation?

Most readers we surveyed tout its benefits, with a few caveats.

Posted 12/03/13 | Daniel Cook, Executive Editor | Post a comment

Improve Patient Safety with AAAHC Toolkits

Posted 10/21/13 | Post a comment

Joint Commission Names Top Compliance Issues for ASCs

Credentialing, med storage and hand hygiene top the list.

Posted 09/03/13 | Post a comment

Accreditation Dings

Our annual look at the odd and unusual things that surveyors cited surgical facilities for.

Posted 08/07/13 | Dan O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief | 4 comments

6 Great Reasons to Seek Accreditation

For this surgery center, there is no better investment.

Posted 04/03/13 | Kathy Wortman, RN, BSN | Post a comment

10 Things You Can Expect From Your Accreditation Surveyor

Taking the mystery out of what happens when the surveyors show up at your front door.

Posted 08/08/12 | Elodia Flores, RN, CASC | Post a comment

AAAHC Announces New Accreditation Program for Hospitals

Accreditation Association for Hospital/Health Systems will operate independently of ambulatory accreditation program.

Posted 04/24/12 | Post a comment

6 Tips for a Stress-Free Accreditation Survey

Things will go a lot smoother if you follow this practical advice from a longtime surveyor.

Posted 02/09/12 | Post a comment