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ACCREDITATION LINKS

New York ASCs
The New York State Department of Health requires that ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) obtain accreditation from the Accreditation Association or other approved accreditation entity within two full years of operation. After an initial licensing inspection, the Department will accept an accreditation survey in lieu of its own re-licensing inspection, if the ASC completes a Collaborative Survey Process Authorization form.

To obtain this form, please contact the New York State Department of Health at 518/402.1003.

New York Office Based Surgery Centers
In July 2007, the State of New York passed a law mandating that all doctors performing office-based surgery requiring certain levels of anesthesia or sedation have their offices reviewed and accredited by July 14, 2009, or face penalties from the state medical board. The new law defines office-based surgery as a surgical or invasive procedure requiring general anesthesia, oederate or deep sedation, and certain liposuction procedures performed in a location other than a hospital. For more information about this law, please use the following link. http://www.health.state.ny.us/professionals/office-based_surgery/obs_faq.htm

Adverse Event Reporting for New York Office-Based Surgery Practices:
Effective immediately, the AAAHC is required to collect adverse event data from all AAAHC-accredited office-based surgery practices in New York State.

Adverse Event Reporting Form:
At the time a reportable adverse event, as defined by New York State Public Health Law, organization is required to report certain information to AAAHC.  Please complete the adverse event form and return it to AAAHC.