Recognizing Rigorous Accreditation Processes
ASCs with active accreditation through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) or Joint Commission (JC) will be scored and publicly reported as "Achieved the Standard" for five patient safety measures. This component represents a significant reduction in reporting burden for accredited facilities.
Eligbility
ASCs are required to upload proof on AAACH or JC’s accreditation on the ASC Survey Dashboard. ASCs that do not upload proof of accreditation and ASCs that are accredited by another organization will be reported as “Not Available” for the five measures.
Five Key Safety Measures
The five measures earning a score of “Achieved the Standard” based on accreditation standards are:
- Clinicians Certified in Advanced Life Support Always Present,
- Use of a Safe Surgery Checklist,
- Medication and Allergy Documentation,
- Leadership Structures and Systems to Support Patient Safety, and
- Identification and Mitigation of Patient Safety Risks.
These measures previously required separate data collection through the Leapfrog ASC Survey.
Simple Participation Process
Step 1: Review Key Dates and Deadlines
The ASC Dashboard is open from April 1 to November 30. Review the Key Dates and Deadlines webpage for more information.
Step 2: Access the ASC Dashboard
Request a 16-digit security code to access the ASC Dashboard.
Step 2: Download the ASC Profile and Accreditation Upload Instructions (PDF)
This includes the demographic information you will need to enter into the Profile on the ASC Dashboard and the instructions to update your facility's accreditation certificate.
Step 3: Upload your current AAAHC or Joint Commission accreditation certificate
Complete the Profile on the the
ASC Dashboard and upload your facility's accreditation certificate.
Step 4: Watch your inbox
If there are any issues with the certificate that you uploaded, our Help Desk will contact you by email using the contact information you enter in the Profile.
Step 4: Visit our public reporting website
Facilities that upload their accreditation certificate by June 30 will be scored and publicly reported as Achieved the Standard on the five (5) measures listed above on July 25. ASCs that do not upload proof of accreditation and ASCs that are accredited by another organization will be reported as “Not Available” for the five measures.
Download the ASC Profile and Accredidation Upload Instructions ASC Dashboard Login
