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Survey Expectations for Meeting Minutes
ACHC Standards for office-based surgery (OBS) practices require the governing body to establish bylaws or policies that define its structure and responsibilities…
Your Guide to OBS Credentialing
Credentialing serves as a foundational safeguard in healthcare. Office-based surgery practices are often challenged by a process that feels designed for bigger healthcare settings…
Proactive Rounding Strengthens Office-Based Settings
In any procedural setting, environmental rounding is a critical tool for compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and ACHC Office-Based Surgery Accreditation Standards…
Alabama Makes Accreditation Mandatory for Office-Based Surgery
Alabama’s new office-based surgery regulations become effective January 1, 2027, and many physicians are facing accreditation requirements for the first time…
Policies and Procedures Guide OBS Practices
A cornerstone of achieving and sustaining excellence in office-based surgery is the development of comprehensive, well-organized policies and procedures that align with ACHC Accreditation…
Meet the Team: Cyndi Newman, MSHL, BSN, RN
Cyndi Newman is an ACHC Surveyor & Senior Clinical Review Specialist for office-based surgery and ambulatory surgery centers. She is passionate about quality…