Accreditation of ambulatory surgery centers

Accreditation is required for outpatient surgery facilities not only to assure quality patient care but also to obtain a facility fee reimbursement from many insurance companies. General guidelines concerning subjects considered by the JCAH and the AAAHC in the accreditation process have been reviewed. Because actual physical construction features may affect accreditation, those planning office-based and other types of outpatient surgery facilities should be aware of accreditation requirements before construction is begun.