Becker's Healthcare March 27, 2025
ASCs often seek Joint Commission[1] accreditation to demonstrate their commitment to patient safety and quality care. Earning ambulatory care accreditation builds credibility among patients, payers and network providers and reinforces a culture where continuous quality improvement of day-to-day operations is a top priority.
Through its extensive interactions with customers nationwide, Olympus identified key best practices that ASCs have employed when preparing for a Joint Commission audit, as well as potential challenges.
To learn more, Becker’s ASC Review recently spoke with Melinda Benedict, Director of Infection Prevention & Control at Olympus.
The importance of Joint Commission accreditation
While accreditation takes time and money, it demonstrates an ASC’s dedication to patient safety and quality care. The comprehensive operational policies and procedures required...