Medicare RHC v2.3 Standards and Checklist

RHC ACCREDITATION Standards and Checklist

For Accreditation of Rural Health Clinics

Rev 03/02/2020

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ACCREDITATION OF AMBULATORY SURGERY FACILITIES, INC.

AAAASF/ RHC Standards and Checklists Manual

Version 2.3

? 2020 Publication American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc

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The Accreditation Program

The Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Program was developed by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF). The RHC Accreditation Program certifies that an accredited clinic meets nationally recognized standards. The accreditation program is conducted by Physicians, Nurses, and Physician Assistants who determine the standards under the direction of the Board of Directors of AAAASF. The AAAASF strives for the highest standards of excellence for its facilities by regularly revising and updating its requirements for patient safety and quality of care.

Basic Mandates

Changes in clinic ownership must be reported to the AAAASF Office within thirty (30) days.

Any death occurring in an accredited clinic, or any death occurring within thirty (30) days of a surgical procedure performed in an accredited clinic, must be reported to the AAAASF office within five (5) business days after the clinic is notified or otherwise becomes aware of that death. In the event of a death occurring within thirty (30) days of a patient being seen in an AAAASF accredited clinic, an unannounced inspection may be done by a senior inspector.

All individuals using the clinic must meet one of the following criteria:

1. A Doctor of Medicine certified or eligible for certification by one of the member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS medical or surgical specialty). 2. A Doctor of Osteopathy certified or eligible for certification by the American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (AOABS). 3. Physician Assistant 4. Nurse Practitioner 5. Nurse Midwife 6. Psychologist 7. State Licensed Mental Health Professional (Social worker, Marriage and Family

Therapist, Professional Counselor)

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