ANNOUNCEMENT: CMS is validating AO survey quality through direct observation. CMS contractors will accompany ACHC Surveyors for review of selected organizations seeking Medicare certification (excluding DME and home infusion therapy). The survey will be conducted normally. CMS is observing our process. Contact your Account Advisor with questions.

PROGRAMS

Ambulatory Surgery
Center Accreditation

Quality and efficiency are at the heart of the
care you provide. Let us help you maintain
excellence with a smooth accreditation process.

Get clarity with a straightforward, intuitive survey process.

Patients expect hospital-quality care with greater convenience. Surgeons expect efficiency and expertise.  Let us help you drive excellence with a collaborative, realistic approach to the accreditation process. Our requirements for providing same-day surgical, diagnostic, and preventive procedures come from standards founded on CMS Conditions for Coverage. ACHC has crafted a smooth experience and our expert Surveyors take a helpful, real-world approach to any improvements that may be needed.

Fast-Track Your Accreditation with Our TIME Solution.

The best value in becoming an accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) comes when you and your staff have a holistic understanding of the process. We ensure that you have the resources and guidance that you need to learn, as well as a complete understanding of what the standards are and why they matter. We include published criteria for assessing compliance and a dedicated expert to help you along the way.

Time is money for an ASC seeking initial accreditation, and ACHC’s TIME solution helps to fast-track your application toward the final decision. ACHC is your cost-effective, one-stop partner.

ACHC’s Expedited TIME Process

  • Application Submission: Once the completed application is submitted, ACHC initiates the process quickly to ensure minimal delays. ASCs that opt for this program will be prioritized.
  • Survey Scheduling: A dedicated ACHC team works with you to schedule the accreditation survey as promptly as possible.
  • Expedited Review and Decision: After your survey is completed, the review process is prioritized, allowing for a faster accreditation decision.
  • Accreditation Issued: Once all requirements are met, your ASC receives the accreditation decision, enabling you to move forward with reimbursement and service delivery.

Some Ways the TIME Process Benefits Your ASC

  • Expedited Accreditation Process: Reduces the time from application to accreditation decision, allowing your ASC to become operational faster and start serving patients.
  • Faster Reimbursement: By accelerating the accreditation process, the TIME Program helps you access CMS or private payor reimbursement sooner.
  • Customizable Solutions: Offers flexibility for ASCs seeking initial accreditation, with or without CMS deemed status, to meet your specific needs.
  • Cost-Effective Efficiency: Saves time and money by fast-tracking key accreditation milestones so your ASC can avoid extended periods of inaction.

Why ACHC for Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Accreditation?

  • Accountability

    Your organization gains industry credibility and a way to declare your continued commitment to excellence.

  • Minimized risk

    Accreditation with ACHC means maximizing value while minimizing risk.

  • Regulatory requirements

    We present regulatory requirements as a framework for quality improvement.

  • Long-standing accreditor

    Our programs for procedural care come from the nation’s first healthcare accreditation program and we have been reviewing quality in healthcare settings since 1945.

  • CMS deeming authority

    We have held CMS deeming authority for ASCs since 2003.

  • Distinctive, customized approach

    ACHC strives to understand your organization as a distinct entity so that we can help you achieve your highest potential for excellence.

  • Collaborative and dedicated

    Our approach is collaborative and educational, with outstanding customer service from a dedicated Account Advisor.

  • Clear, relevant standards

    We provide clear standards with published criteria for assessing compliance that you and your staff can understand and act on.

  • Fast tracking your application

    We offer the TIME solution to fast-track your process from application to the final decision.

  • Holistic and cost-effective

    ACHC is a cost-effective, one-stop accreditation solution for your ASC and any ancillary services (laboratory, DME, pharmacy, etc.).

  • Special certifications

    We offer certification for your specialty orthopedic program: Joint Replacement (orthopedic ASCs).

Supporting Accreditation Success

ACHC surrounds you with essential resources to empower your team and advance improvements. Our popular Surveyor Quality Review delivers valuable insights on top deficiencies and must-have tips for compliance.

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It’s hard to improve on perfection. I’m currently going through a State/Federal survey to follow up on the recent HFAP survey and all I can say is, it’s the difference between night and day. We really enjoyed our survey with HFAP. Even though stress can be high, they turned the experience into a very good educational session as well. Kudos to your process and your surveyors!

— St. Francis Mooresville Surgery Center

The introduction was excellent. The team established communication and an educational approach which decreased the anxiety.

–Premier Ambulatory Surgery Center

The survey was very smooth and both surveyors were excellent to work with. My staff had very positive comments about all interactions they had with the surveyors. They were very professional but still had a lightness to what they were doing so there was no intimidation. Overall this was a fantastic experience.

–Northwest Renal Clinic Dialysis Access Center

Transitioning to ACHC is Simple. As It Should Be.

Get Back to Patient Care.

Ready to transition your accreditation to ACHC? We’ll make it easy. Learn more about how to make it happen and contact us to start the simple transition process.

Keep Compliant.
Renew Your Accreditation.

Is your renewal date looming? Start the renewal process now. Your dedicated Account Advisor can help guide you through renewal and customize your accreditation to suit your unique services.

Start your accreditation preparation now and access resources through ACHCU.

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Review of the most frequently-cited deficiencies on recent surveys with quotes from Surveyors and tips for compliance.

Get Accredited.

Ready to get started? Contact us to begin your Ambulatory Surgery Center Accreditation process today.