Early Option Surveys (EOS) are conducted for organizations that are not accredited by the AAAHC and meet AAAHC eligibility criteria, but have been providing services for fewer than six months.
Such organizations (1) must meet laws or regulations that require accreditation before the facility can legally begin operations; or (2) are newly constructed, operational, and require accreditation for third-party reimbursement, and a six-month wait for a survey would entail financial hardship.
The organization must complete an Application for Survey and meet the following requirements before an EOS survey can be scheduled:
After review of the completed Application for Survey and supporting documentation, the AAAHC will contact the organization to establish survey dates.