Allied Health – Pitfalls to Avoid in Surgical Center Accreditation

Moderator:
Mark Mandell-Brown, MD, FAACS

Co-Moderator:
Ann Hanson, RN, CNOR

Session Details:

Moderator Introduction
Mark Mandell-Brown, MD, FAACS

1. Why seek accreditation?
2. Why AAAHC?
3. What is involved in applying for accreditation?
4. What are the common pitfalls identified on surgery center surveys?
   • Credentialing
   • Personnel Files
   • Charting
   • Benchmarking
   • Quality Improvement Studies
   • Drills
   • Malignant Hyperthermia
   • Lab
   • Expired Drugs
   • Recall Items
   • Patient Rights & Responsibilities

Q&A