AAAHC celebrates National Doctors' Day, March 30. Our team is grateful to the ambulatory care physicians who deliver expertise, skill, and dedication to patients every day. Thank you for serving our communities with quality care, day in and day out! https://lnkd.in/gMBycbXM #AAAHC #1095Strong #NationalDoctorsDay
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
Hospitals and Health Care
Deerfield, IL 8,532 followers
1095 Strong, quality every day
About us
Founded in 1979, AAAHC is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation, with more than 6,800 organizations accredited. We accredit a wide range of outpatient settings, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery facilities, endoscopy centers, student health centers, medical and dental group practices, community health centers, employer-based health clinics, retail clinics, and Indian/Tribal health centers, among others. AAAHC advocates for the provision of high-quality health care through the development and adoption of nationally recognized standards. We provide a valuable survey experience founded on a peer-based, educational approach to onsite review. The AAAHC Certificate of Accreditation, along with specialized programs including Advanced Orthopaedic Certification and Patient-Centered Medical Home Certification, demonstrates an organization’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to its patients--every day of the 1,095-day accreditation cycle. AAAHC Accreditation and Certification Programs are recognized by third-party payors, medical professional associations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies, and the public.
- Website
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http://www.aaahc.org
External link for Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Deerfield, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- accreditation, Quality improvement, health care accreditation, ambulatory health care, safety, risk management, patient safety, compliance, life safety code, emergency management, certification, certification programs, health care standards, and health care documentation
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Primary
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3 Parkway North
Suite 201
Deerfield, IL 60015, US
Employees at Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
Updates
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Attention all #AAAHC accredited organizations: it's your last chance to apply for a 2026 Kershner QI Award! 📈 Submit your application by tomorrow, March 31 at 11:59 PM CT. 🕛 Details below... 👇
It's that time of year again for the next Kershner QI Award! We encourage ALL AAAHC accredited organizations to apply. This prestigious award recognizes QI studies that make an impact on your organization and patients. Finalists receive: > An honorarium of $500 > Complimentary registration for Achieving Accreditation in Dec > Publication of QI Study posters in AAAHC communications and events > A certificate to display at your facility Don't delay. Submissions are due Mar 31, 2026. https://lnkd.in/gyFEjsjx #AAAHC #1095Strong #QualityImprovement #KershnerAward
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The latest issue of Triangle Times Today is here! We provide a framework for responsible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in ambulatory care. Additional topics include 👉 Six strategic risk management steps for safety leaders 👉 Ways to enhance thyroid health among patients by integrating AAAHC Standards 👉 How to enhance ophthalmology specialty services in the ASC setting 👉 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance on using multi-dose eye drops Read the latest issue today! https://lnkd.in/e9AEvkRS #AAAHC #1095Strong #TriangleTimesToday
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Achieving Accreditation last week! We appreciate your participation and dedication to improving ambulatory care quality. It was great connecting with you. We look forward to helping you and your organization on your 1095 Strong journey. Continue your journey here: https://lnkd.in/eePTazMA #AAAHC #1095Strong #AchievingAccreditation
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Friendly reminder to share your feedback on proposed v45 Standards additions and revisions. 🔎💡Public comment ends in just one week, April 2! 🕛 Details below. 👇
AAAHC encourages health care professionals, Surveyors, professional associations, and other stakeholders to review proposed v45 Standards additions and revisions and submit feedback. We also urge you to share this opportunity with colleagues and professional networks to ensure broad and diverse input. The public comment period is open today through April 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. Review the revisions and share your feedback today! https://lnkd.in/eDTKz2mY #AAAHC #1095Strong #AccreditationStandards #PublicComment American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) AHIP Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) American College Health Association (ACHA) MGMA AORN National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) ADS - Association for Dental Safety American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons American Academy of Ophthalmology American Medical Association The Leapfrog Group
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Achieving Accreditation kicked off with a strong start as participants engaged in dynamic presentations, live Q&A, and meaningful networking with AAAHC faculty, staff, and peers. #AAAHC #1095Strong
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AAAHC encourages health care professionals, Surveyors, professional associations, and other stakeholders to review proposed v45 Standards additions and revisions and submit feedback. We also urge you to share this opportunity with colleagues and professional networks to ensure broad and diverse input. The public comment period is open today through April 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT. Review the revisions and share your feedback today! https://lnkd.in/eDTKz2mY #AAAHC #1095Strong #AccreditationStandards #PublicComment American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) AHIP Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) American College Health Association (ACHA) MGMA AORN National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) ADS - Association for Dental Safety American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons American Academy of Ophthalmology American Medical Association The Leapfrog Group
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The latest issue of Triangle Times Today is here! A key area of change to the proposed addition of AAAHC v45 Standards addresses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in ambulatory care. This month's edition also features > Advancing cardiovascular care through AAAHC Accreditation > What you need to know about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) moving the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program fully paperless > Best practices for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) in health care settings > The next evolution of the AAAHC Advanced Orthopaedic Certification (AOC) program Read the latest issue today! https://lnkd.in/gT37PR-8 #AAAHC #1095Strong #TriangleTimesToday
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Our AAAHC office will be closed on Monday, Feb 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. https://lnkd.in/g5X5RmRb #AAAHC #1095Strong
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Join AAAHC as we honor the commitment, expertise, and empathy of ambulatory care nurses across our communities. Special thanks to the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) for leading this year's #AmbCareNurse celebration! https://lnkd.in/gFGvQHXN #AAAHC #1095Strong #AmbCareNurse #AAACN
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