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AAAHC Board of Directors to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination for Surveyors
(Skokie, Ill.) September 15, 2021 — The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) Board of Directors and executive leadership team have adopted a new COVID-19 vaccination requirement for its community of surveyors. Download press release
AAAHC’s Proven Expertise in Ambulatory Care Drives September Achieving Accreditation
(Skokie, Ill.) August 16, 2021 — The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) invites organizations to attend its virtual Achieving Accreditation conference taking place September 13-15. The virtual education conference provides organizations with trusted, expert guidance for…
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…