The newly revised Standards Manuals from QUAD A are here—and these updates will directly impact how you navigate the accreditation process.
You asked for clarity, efficiency, and fewer complications—and we’ve delivered. Take a moment to review the changes.
What’s New:
- Anesthesia class definitions? Simplified and updated. (Goodbye, Class C-M.)
- Redundant standards? Gone.
- Problematic areas? Addressed.
- Survey procedures? Clearly outlined to eliminate confusion.
- Resources and references? Easier to access.
- Expanded General Glossary? Included.
The goal of these updates is simple: to streamline the accreditation process and make it easier for healthcare facilities to navigate. Surveys begin April 7, 2025, after the manuals are reviewed by regulators.
Why This Matters
The revised standards provide a clearer roadmap for compliance, with a better understanding of what’s expected. We’ve made it easier for you to stay on track, with a Change Report to help you identify revisions—look for red font to spot what’s new.
The updated manuals cover the following accreditation programs, including:
- ASC – Ambulatory Surgical Centers (Medicare)
- OBS – Office-Based Surgery
- OBP – Office-Based Procedural
- OMS – Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
- RHC – Rural Health Clinics (Medicare)
- OPT – Outpatient Physical Therapy (Medicare)
- PD – Pediatric Dentistry
- International – Surgery & Dentistry
What You Need to Do Next
Take the time to review the revised manuals, Change Reports, and related resources. The updates simplify the process—and now’s the time to prepare.
We also want to thank everyone who provided feedback during the public comment period. Your valuable insights were essential in shaping these updates and meeting the needs of the facilities we serve. Access the revised standards manuals below:
As always, contact us directly with any questions or feedback at standards@quada.org.
Since 1980, QUAD A (a non-profit, physician founded and led global accreditation organization) has worked with thousands of healthcare facilities to standardize and improve the quality of health care they provide – believing that patient safety should always come first. To learn more about QUAD A, their accreditation process, and why it’s so important to seek out accredited facilities when making healthcare related decisions, visit www.quada.org.
