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I have obtained successful accreditation by [another accreditor] for 30 years, and this was my first experience with ACHC. By far, this was the very best survey experience I have had in my entire career. The process of enrollment was smooth, and the staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. The example policies were very useful. The standards are relevant and easy to understand and apply to our business, and the surveyor we had was phenomenal. Well done, ACHC!
— Augusta Health, Inc.
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Have a Plan for When You Must Write a Plan of Correction
Nobody is perfectly perfect. Nearly all organizations surveyed for accreditation are cited for deficiencies. To get back on the right track, the organization must develop an effective Plan of Correction (POC) for each deficiency and promptly submit it for approval before a final accreditation status can be determined. It’s a process.
CMS Publishes Final Rule Updating CLIA Regulations
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published final rule CMS-3326-F to update Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) regulations. Topics include the CLIA fee and alternative sanctions, along with histocompatibility and personnel requirements.
Is Your ASC Survey Ready? A Little Effort Can Prevent a Lot of Stress
What? You stressed? Not when you have it all under control with organization and preparation and an assortment of binders holding all the paperwork. When it's time for your ambulatory surgery center's accreditation survey, you and your well-informed staff will be survey ready.