Ambulatory Care Accreditation - Fast Track

The Joint Commission established the Ambulatory Health Care accreditation program in 1975 to encourage quality patient care in all types of freestanding ambulatory care facilities.  Read more.

Is your Ambulatory Care facility considering Joint Commission accreditation or certification?  Learn more.

Whats New

• Ambulatory Advisor - Issue 3, 2009 * (11/6/09)
• 2010 Prepublication Standards now available (9/29/09)
• 2010 National Patient Safety Goals now available (9/9/09)
• Steam Sterilization - Update on The Joint Commission's Position  (6/15/09)
• Medicare "Deemed Status" Standards Changes - Effective 5/18/2009 *

Accreditation Information 

• 2009 Survey Activity Guide *
• Accreditation Handbook for Ambulatory Care *
  Includes: 
  
  • Eligibility for Survey
  • 'Ready to Go' List
  • On-Site Survey
  • Sample Agenda
  • Surveyor Qualifications
• The Tracer Process in Ambulatory Care 
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• Guidelines for Submission of Evidence of Standards Compliance *
• What Happens After Your Joint Commission Survey *  

Joint Commission Requirements

Your free resource for standards and policy revisions and requirements published in Perspectives.

• Joint Commission Requirements for Ambulatory Care 

Standards Quick Links

• Standards Sampler for Ambulatory Surgery Centers *
• Standards Applicability - Effective Jan. 2009
• Standards Online Question Form
• Standards FAQs
• Statement of Conditions

Joint Commission Resources (JCR)

For Ambulatory Care publications and education programs visit the JCR Web Store.

• Conferences and Seminars

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Quick Links 

• Liability Insurers that Recognize Accreditation
• Ambulatory Care Advisory Councils
• Organization Update Form
• Consumer Brochure
• Online Publicity Kit 
• 2009 Pricing Worksheets *
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Diagnostic/Therapeutic Center
  • Medical/Dental Clinic 
• Subscription Billing FAQs
• Business Associate Agreement

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