The Accreditation Association standards, published in the Accreditation Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care, describe organizational characteristics that the Accreditation Association has determined to be essential to high-quality patient care. The Accreditation Association 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. Overall there are approximately 250 core and 375 adjunct standards in the Handbook.
Core standards that apply to all organizations include:
> Rights of Patients
> Governance
> Administration
> Quality of Care Provided
> Quality Management and Improvement
> Clinical Records and Health Information
> Facilities and Environment
Adjunct Standards that apply to organizations based on the types of services they provide, include:
> Anesthesia Services
> Surgical and Related Services
> Overnight Care and Services
> Dental Services
> Emergency Services
> Immediate/Urgent Care Services
> Pharmaceutical Services
> Pathology and Medical Laboratory Services
> Diagnostic and Other Imaging Services
> Radiation Oncology Treatment Services
> Occupational Health Services
> Other Professional and Technical Services
> Teaching and Publication Activities
> Research Activities
> Managed Care Organizations
> Health Education and Health Promotion
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