What Does the AAAHC Review?
The AAAHC Standards, published in the Accreditation Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care, describe organizational characteristics that AAAHC has determined to be essential to high-quality patient care. These Standards are divided into core Standards that apply to all organizations seeking accreditation, and adjunct Standards that apply to organizations based on the services they provide.
- Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Governance
- Administration
- Quality of Care Provided
- Quality Management and Improvement
- Clinical Records and Health Information
- Infection Prevention and Control and Safety
- Facilities and Environment
- Anesthesia Services
- Surgical and Related Services
- Pharmaceutical Services
- Pathology and Medical Laboratory Services
- Diagnostic and Other Imaging Services
- Dental Services
- Other Professional and Technical Services
- Health Education and Health Promotion
- Behavioral Health Services
- Teaching and Publication Activities
- Research Activities
- Overnight Care and Services
- Occupational Health Services
- Immediate/Urgent Care Services
- Emergency Services
- Radiation Oncology Treatment Services
- Medical Home
For more information on individual Standards, please see our current year Accreditation Handbook, available for purchase here.