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About the program:
The Accreditation Association is the leading accreditor of ambulatory health care organizations. Ambulatory health care is the primary focus of AAAHC, and our surveyors have expertise in a variety of ambulatory settings and understand the issues related to working in this arena. They provide consultative and educational feedback on each organization’s strengths and methods for improvement where needed, ensuring the organization is providing the highest level of care possible.
The information and application contained in this section should be used by all ambulatory care organizations that are not managed care organizations. Information in this section pertains to:
> Ambulatory health care clinics
> Ambulatory surgery centers
> Birthing centers
> College and university health centers
> Community health centers
> Dental group practices
> Diagnostic and other imaging centers
> Indian health centers
> Lithotripsy centers
> Military health care facilities
> Multi- and single-specialty group practices
> Occupational health centers
> Office-based anesthesia organizations
> Office-based surgery centers and practices
> Oral and maxillofacial surgery practices
> Pain management centers
> Podiatry practices
> Radiation oncology centers
> Urgent or immediate care centers
> Women's health centers
Resources:
In order to best serve the needs of all of our accredited organizations, AAAHC has changed the way our publications are written in terms of the audiences they are
geared towards.
The 2011 Accreditation Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care will mirror the check-list format of the 2010 book. Ambulatory care organizations seeking AAAHC accreditation will benefit from having this Handbook close at hand before, after and during an accreditation survey. This handbook is suitable for ambulatory organizations seeking AAAHC accreditation. All organizations not seeking or currently withholding Medicare Deemed Status, regardless of specialty, will be using this Handbook to prepare for their accreditation survey.
The 2011 Accreditation Handbook for Ambulatory Surgery Centers Seeking Medicare Deemed Status will also closely resemble the 2010 Handbook. This book is essential for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) seeking AAAHC accreditation in addition to Medicare Deemed Status, or those interested in reviewing the Medicare certification process and requirements as well as the AAAHC standards. The internal layout and design will remain consistent with the check-list format implemented in the 2010 book. This Handbook helps walk organizations through the entire Medicare process, including obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI) and enrolling in the 855B process.
To view detailed descriptions, or to purchase a Handbook, please click here.
APPLY FOR A SURVEY:
Access Online Application
NOTE: Organizations downloading the Application for Survey must also download the Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance purposes.
Download Business Associate Agreement
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