Patient care
Standards addressing patient evaluation, care planning, procedural safety, monitoring, recovery and discharge, as applicable to the office’s scope of care.
Standards & approach
A complete view
of safer care.
Our proposed program considers not only the care delivered, but the systems, people and environment that support it.
The foundation
Five essential
areas of review.
Standards are being developed in alignment with Ala. Admin. Code Chapter 540-X-10 for Alabama physician offices performing Level II and Level III office-based surgery.
Recordkeeping
Review of documentation practices that support continuity of care, complete clinical records and appropriate protection of patient information.
Equipment
Evaluation of the availability, readiness and maintenance of equipment appropriate to the procedures and levels of care provided.
Personnel
Review of qualifications, defined responsibilities, training and preparedness of the people delivering and supporting care.
Facilities
Consideration of the clinical environment, infection prevention, emergency readiness and the suitability of facilities for the services provided.
Available now
Consultation
for physician offices.
Alongside the accreditation program now before the Board, we offer consultation to help offices understand office-based surgery expectations and prepare with confidence.
Readiness review
A practical look at policies, personnel, equipment, records and facilities against the safety framework in Ala. Admin. Code Chapter 540-X-10.
Survey preparation
Guidance for offices preparing for an accreditation survey or tightening documentation, emergency planning and quality processes.
Focused advice
Consultation on questions of patient selection, informed consent, monitoring, recovery, transfer arrangements and related office-based surgery practice issues.
Consultation is an advisory service. It is not accreditation, certification or Board approval, and it does not guarantee any future accreditation decision.
Beyond the standards
A fair process. A quality focus.
Surveys & renewals
Our intended process emphasizes consistent evaluation, clear findings and fair, timely decisions for accreditation and renewal.
Complaint review
A proposed process for receiving and evaluating complaints fairly and in a timely manner, with appropriate documentation and follow-through.
Quality evaluation
An emphasis on reviewing findings, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting accountability in office-based surgical care.
This overview is not the complete standards manual or legal advice. Offices remain responsible for applicable laws, rules and professional obligations. Confirm current requirements and approved-accreditor status with the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.
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