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Joint Replacement
Certification

Restoring quality of life is invaluable.
Rely on us to validate your quality of care.

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Find out what sets us apart.

You give the gift of comfortable, mobile years spent with friends and family — a true measure of the quality of life. Joint replacements are a common need for an active, aging population and require uncommon precision and trust, whether delivered in an outpatient or inpatient setting. We are here to help drive refinements so that your patients experience excellent outcomes. Best of all, we do it with you. From our straightforward process to your experience with a dedicated Account Advisor, we’ll work together to elevate your joint replacement program.

ACHC is known for outstanding customer service, and our collaborative survey approach aims to be informative and relevant. Our experienced, dedicated Account Advisors are personable, flexible, and accessible to you before, during, and after the certification survey. We are committed to guiding you and your staff to proactively address challenges, overcome obstacles, and build a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Build a culture of quality and improvement.

By achieving joint replacement certification, you promote a multidisciplinary approach to care and demonstrate your commitment to high standards. We are here to help build that culture of quality for the specialty care you offer to your patients. Our Surveyors will observe your practice and guide you to a higher bar for your patients and your organization.

Gain value with a recognized certification in joint replacement.

ACHC Joint Replacement Certification is recognized by BCBS Blue Distinction for both inpatient and outpatient programs. This reassures your patients and supports your bottom line for joint surgery.

Joint Replacement Certification Eligibility Requirements:

  • You hold current accreditation with deemed status from any recognized accreditor or Medicare certification by the state.
  • You have displayed a commitment to comply with all applicable ACHC Certification Standards as assessed by the triennial onsite survey and mid-cycle review. These survey requirements are based on your certification level.
  • You have a defined patient population and scope of services.
  • You can show evidence of ongoing performance measurement.

Joint Replacement Certification Options for Ambulatory Surgery Centers:

  • Advanced Joint Replacement

  • Advanced Joint Replacement with Distinction

Joint Replacement Certification Options for Hospitals:

  • Advanced Joint Replacement

  • Advanced Joint Replacement with Distinction

  • Comprehensive Joint Replacement

Why ACHC Joint Replacement Certification?

  • Strengthens your community partnerships and consumer confidence.

  • Organizes your service delivery toward advanced levels of care.

  • Drives the adoption of practices that improve outcomes and reduce risk.

  • Establishes a benchmark for performance. You can’t know what your data means without putting it in a meaningful context.

  • Sends a signal of excellence to your staff, patients, and payors.

  • Articulates a commitment to continuous improvement.

  • Provides staff with an opportunity to build skills and receive recognition for achievement.

  • Offers a community of peers to share resources, including evidence-based protocols, order sets, policies and procedures, educational plans, and data collection tools.

Renew Your Certification.

Start the renewal process now. Your dedicated Account Advisor can help guide you through renewal and confirm that your certification suits your specific service offerings.

Get Accredited or Certified.

Ready to get started? Contact us to begin your process for Joint Replacement Certification today.