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Download Latest Triangle Times
AAAHC is pleased to announce the digital release of our latest issue of the Triangle Times newsletter. This downloadable PDF contains a leadership message from AAAHC President & CEO, Noel Adachi, a recap of the Kershner awards, and…
Kershner Honored, Winners Announced
Volume 8 | Issue 2 | Spring/Summer 2021 The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) hosted a virtual award ceremony to announce the recipients of the 2020–2021 Bernard A. Kershner Innovations in Quality Improvement Awards. Download PDF
COVID-19 Resources
Explore AAAHC COVID-19 updates The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to change the way the health care industry addresses safety and infection control and prevention. For all programs, depending on the survey type, survey activities will include the addition…
AAAHC releases minor revisions to v41 handbooks
For users of the Accreditation Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care, v41 and the Accreditation Handbook for Medicare Deemed Status, v41, this FAQ pertains to minor changes in the handbooks published in July and September 2020. Updates to Policies…
Newly released AAAHC Quality Roadmap Probes Data, Highlights Surveyor Insights
(Skokie, IL) June 16, 2021 – Today, AAAHC releases its 2021 Quality Roadmap, a comprehensive analysis of data from more than 1,120 accreditation surveys conducted in 2020. The Quality Roadmap serves as a resource for health care organizations…
AAAHC Honors Winners of the Bernard A. Kershner Innovations in Quality Improvement Award
(Skokie, Ill.) May 19, 2021 – Today, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) revealed the winners of the Kershner QI Award during a virtual award ceremony, shining a spotlight on health care organizations across the country…
Celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12
Today and every day, AAAHC recognizes the value of our colleagues in the nursing field. Nurses across the country demonstrate strength and resilience that exemplifies the philosophy of 1095 Strong, quality every day. We are proud to support…
AAAHC Unveils Brand-New Website, Fresh User Experience
(Skokie, Ill.) May 3, 2021 – The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) now offers a fresh digital experience for ambulatory health care organizations. Just launched, the completely redesigned website enhances user experience and facilitates access to…
Enhanced v41 Standards
Enhanced v41 Standards For more than 40 years, AAAHC has provided facilities with relevant Standards and education for improvement of your patient care environment and updated our Standards regularly to reflect proven developments in medicine, technology, and specialty…
AAAHC Releases Toolkit to Advance Quality Improvement
(Skokie, Ill.) March 31, 2021 – The growth of patient visits and procedures performed in ambulatory health care facilities underscores the importance of examining and improving patient safety and providing better quality of care. The Accreditation Association for…