The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (Quad A) has appointed Monda Shaver, RN, BSN, MSHM, as the organization’s Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer.
“We are excited to have Monda join our team in this newly created role. Her experience and expertise in healthcare policy and regulations will undoubtedly elevate Quad A’s grasp on federal, regional, and state issues,” said Thomas S. Terranova, JD MA, Executive Director of Quad A. “She’s incredibly knowledgeable about the unique challenges facing accreditation organizations and the ever-changing healthcare regulatory landscape.”
Most recently Shaver has served as the Technical Director of Accreditation Services at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Prior to that she served as the Director of Accreditation Operations at the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program.
During her tenure at CMS Shaver was the lead for national accrediting organization programs enforcement and oversight. She provided technical guidance to stakeholders and developed operational policies and procedures related to accreditation organization oversight. Shaver also served as the lead for the national Accrediting Organizations IT reporting system ensuring quality control in addition to providing the necessary support and education to organizations utilizing the reporting system.
Shaver received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science Degree in Healthcare Management from Touro University.