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A C C R E D I T A T I O N
you're not wasting time trying to teach them about how things are
done in outpatient facilities."
Keeping you honest
Early in her career, Karen Cannizzaro, CASC, hired a consultant to
help her prepare for her first accreditation survey in a new facility. "I
received a very comprehensive program with more forms and policies
than you could ever need or want, all customized to my needs," says
Ms. Cannizzaro, now the administrator of the Physicians Day Surgery
Center in Naples, Fla. "My survey was a resounding success."
She felt great. Her staff felt great. The facility's board of directors
was pleased. So accreditation paid off immediately, right? Wrong. "My
consultant and I never went through the accreditation standards,"
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Many practitioners see an AAAHC accreditation survey
as a wonderful opportunity to get knowledgeable counsel.
Steven A. Gunderson, DO
Featherstone Partnership, LLP
AAAHC Surveyor
Choose the Leader in Outpatient Surgery Accreditation.
With Standards that are nationally recognized and annually reviewed, AAAHC has
accredited more than 5,500 health care facilities. Because our surveys are collaborative
by nature and not just a checklist, we strive to match each of our surveyor's credentials
and experience to your specialty.
For more information,
Contact us: 847-853-6060
By email: info@aaahc.org
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Improving Health Care Quality through Accreditation
