MAINTAINING
ACCREDITATION LINKS

Accredited organizations are required to maintain their operations in compliance with the current AAAHC standards and policies throughout their accreditation term. The AAAHC reserves the right to amend its standards and policies so long as it provides all accredited organizations with notice of such amendments, or includes such amendments in the most recent edition of this Handbook.

In order to avoid a lapse in accreditation status, organizations must undergo full, regular surveys at least once every three years. Organizations must complete an Application for Survey for their subsequent full accreditation survey (referred to as a re-accreditation survey). After review of the completed Application for Survey and supporting documentation, the AAAHC will contact organizations to establish survey dates. To prevent a lapse in accreditation, organizations should ensure that all documentation is submitted to the AAAHC at least five (5) months prior to expiration dates. In states where accreditation is mandated by law, organizations should submit the required documentation a minimum of six (6) months prior to their accreditation expiration date. Submission of a complete application less than 60 calendar days prior to the accreditation expiration date will result in a lapse of accreditation and an initial survey will be scheduled for the organization.