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Superceding Guidance:

The requirements in the current version of the QUAD A standards supersede previous versions, including any interpretive guidance provided in past newsletters and responses to standards-related questions.

All Programs

Technical Corrections Document

Technical Corrections for Standards Manuals
MedSpa

Non-Surgical Aesthetic and Wellness

Effective 03-31-2026

MedSpa Accreditation Standards Manual V1.0
MedSpa Accreditation Change Report
Ambulatory Surgical Centers

ASC Program Standards

Effective 04-07-2025

ASC Accreditation Standards Manual V9.0
ASC Change Report
Office-based Surgery

OBS Program Standards

Effective 04-07-2025

OBS Accreditation Standards Manual V16.0
OBS Change Report
Office-based Procedural

OBP Program Standards

Effective 04-07-2025

OBP Accreditation Standards Manual V6.0
OBP Change Report
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

OMS Program Standards

Effective 04-07-2025

OMS Accreditation Standards Manual V4.0
OMS Change Report
Rural Health Clinics

RHC Program Standards

Effective 04-07-2025

RHC Accreditation Standards Manual V4.0
RHC Change Report
Outpatient Physical Therapy

OPT Program Standards

Effective 04-07-2025

OPT Accreditation Standards Manual V4.0
OPT Change Report
Pediatric Dentistry

PD Program Standards

Effective 04-07-2025

PD Accreditation Standards Manual V3.0
PD Change Report
International Surgery

International Surgery Program Standards

Effective 02-02-2026

International Surgery Accreditation Standards Manual V5.1
I-SURG Change Report
International Dentistry

International Dentistry Program Standards

Effective 02-02-2026

International Dental Accreditation Standards Manual V5.1
I-DENT Change Report
International PolyClinic

International PolyClinic Program Standards

Effective 02-02-2026

PolyClinic Accreditation Standards Manual V1.0

Additional Standards Resources

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Anesthesia Class Requirements

Anesthesia Class Requirements

Access Anesthesia Class Requirements, effective 04-07-2025

General Terminology Glossary

Glossary of Standards Definitions

Fee Schedule

Fee Schedule

QUAD A Fee Schedule

Accreditation Resource Guide

Download Accreditation Resource Guide, effective 01-01-2025

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