Becker's Healthcare November 29, 2023
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care released its quality roadmap for 2023, identifying common deficiencies and shortages seen at ASCs and ambulatory care facilities nationwide.
The AAAHC roadmap is based on data collected from 1,749 surveys conducted between Jan. 1, 2022, and Feb. 28, 2023.
Among ASCs seeking initial or reaccreditation in the Ambulatory Accreditation program during that period, six deficiencies were identified in 15% or more of the ASCs surveyed.
The six common deficiencies identified in ASCs, according to the report:
Documentation: Deficiencies include leaving out...