Getting to Know the ASC Accrediting Organizations

Now Available On Demand

Which accrediting organization is the best fit for your facility and how do you ensure you’re prepared for an accreditation survey? Join this virtual course to hear directly from representatives from ASC accrediting organizations. Each day, one accrediting organization will provide a deep dive into its organization, survey process and standards. You can attend all four days or join just the sessions with the accrediting organizations you are most interested in.

Starting January 1, this program is included with 2025 membership. Learn more.

Pricing

Members $248
Nonmembers $299

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Agenda

Overview of the Organization

  • Demographics about the organization
  • Value of accreditation
  • Survey process
    • Pre-survey
    • Day of survey
    • Post-survey

Review of the Standards

  • How to obtain a copy
  • Process/timeline for updating
  • Overview of the standards
  • Top 10 citations for ASCs
  • Advanced certifications (if applicable)

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues

Megan Burns, MA, LPC Manager, Accreditation ServicesAccreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
Jan Kleinhesselink, RN, BSHM, CPHQ Chief Quality OfficerLincoln Surgical Hospital
David Shapiro, MD, CHC, CHCQM, CHPRM, LHRM Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues

Rommie Johnson, MPH Associate Program Director Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Cyndi Newman, MHSL, BSN, RN Senior Clinical Review Specialist Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Richard Parker, MBA, FACHE, CHFM, FASHE Associate Director, Life Safety & Physical Environment Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)

Quad A

AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues

Dianne Bourque, RN, CNOR Accreditation Surveyor Quad A
Monte Goldstein, MD Vice President of Investigations Quad A
Tom Terranova, JD, MBA, MA Chief Executive Officer Quad A

The Joint Commission

AEU Content Area: Regulatory and Legal Issues

Zachary George, MBA, CPA Executive Director, Ambulatory Care Services The Joint Commission
Beth Hogan, MSN, RN, CNOR, CGRN, CNAMB, CASC Ambulatory Surveyor The Joint Commission
Jim Kendig, MS, CHSP, HEM Field Director The Joint Commission

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Continuing Education

To receive credit, you must complete an evaluation for each session through the Education & Events Portal by December 31, 2024. You will use the same ID number listed on your registration confirmation email. If you have any questions regarding your customer ID, please contact registration@ascassociation.org.

  • Administrator Education Units (AEUs): This program is approved for up to 3.00 units of AEU credit per day, or up to 12.00 units total, for the Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC)® credential by BASC Provider #3272.
  • Nursing Contact Hours: This program is approved for up to 3.00 nursing contact hours per day, or up to 12.00 contact hours total, by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #6949.

Disclosure

These presentations may include opinions, advice, statements, materials, data, images, videos, documentation, and other information (“Materials”) expressed or shared by presenters. The Materials are for informational purposes only, and the statements, views, and opinions expressed at any presentation, or in any Materials, are those solely of the presenter and not of ASCA. Further, ASCA does not endorse or recommend any specific presenter, promoter, company, or center, or any views mentioned at any conference or meeting, or in the Materials. Under no circumstances, will ASCA (or its directors, officers, employees, or agents) be liable for the accuracy, quality, or reliability of any of the presentations or Materials, or any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of presenters, including but not limited to intellectual property infringement, or any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising from any presentations, or Materials.

Cancellation Policy

Registration fees are nonrefundable.

Can’t attend? Someone from your facility can attend in your place. Substitutions can be made free of charge for your initial substitution and $55 for each additional. All requests must be made in writing and sent via email to the ASCA Meetings Department at registration@ascassociation.org.