{"id":4961,"date":"2026-10-19T17:37:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev8.quada.org\/?p=4961"},"modified":"2026-10-19T17:50:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:50:39","slug":"accreditation-standards-key-updates-and-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quada.org\/it\/blog-posts\/accreditation-standards-key-updates-and-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard di accreditamento: aggiornamenti e approfondimenti principali"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second quarter of 2026 was a busy time for updates to QUAD A<\/strong>\u2019s accreditation programs. If you missed out on the news or just need a refresher, we\u2019ve compiled the most important updates from April, May and June 2026 for easy viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Updated Anesthesia Class Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In May 2026, QUAD A<\/strong> provided several important clarifications to help facilities understand what\u2019s allowed within each anesthesia class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the summary, in plain language, of what has changed and what to verify in your day-to-day workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Summary<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Crash Cart Essentials for Outpatient Surgery Centers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A well-stocked crash cart is essential in outpatient surgical facilities to support immediate patient stabilization and transfer, if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In April 2026, QUAD A<\/strong> provided recommendations on stocking supplies and medications, documentation and protocols, and routine checks to promote preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Per saperne di pi\u00f9<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Updates to QUAD A Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Standard 6-D-5: Contracted Anesthesia Professionals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In May 2026, QUAD A<\/strong> made an important update to the interpretive guidance for Standard 6-D-5<\/strong>, which relates to contracted anesthesia professionals bringing controlled substances into the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the updated interpretive guidance, and how to meet the new requirement of active compliance confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Update<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Standard 7-D-5: Sterilization Monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

QUAD A<\/strong> Standard 7-D-5<\/strong> describes expectations for how facilities track, document, and review routine sterilization processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In May 2026, QUAD A<\/strong> provided suggestions for evaluating compliance with effective sterilization cycle monitoring and outlined common deficiencies to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Suggestions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Standard 8-B-9: Enhancing Patient-Centered Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

QUAD A<\/strong> Standard 8-B-9<\/strong>, which supports safe, personalized, and equitable care, <\/strong>was made a requirement for all surgical programs on April 7, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One year later, the standard still appears in top deficiency reports. See why Standard 8-B-9 matters and how facilities establish consistent documentation practices to stay compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Per saperne di pi\u00f9<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Standard 8-K-8: Written Discharge Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Surveyors frequently identify deficiencies in compliance with QUAD A<\/strong> Standard 8-K-8<\/strong>, which provides guidance around written discharge instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QUAD A<\/strong> put together a brief guide outlining common deficiencies with discharge instructions and guidance on how to stay compliant with Standard 8-K-8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Guidance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Accreditation Program-Specific Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Programma di accreditamento per centri estetici e benessere non chirurgici (MedSpa)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In Q2, QUAD A<\/strong> released Version 1.1 of the highly anticipated Non-Surgical Aesthetic & Wellness (MedSpa) Standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This update provides guidance related to the designation of the MedSpa Director, an important requirement for facilities to establish and maintain accountability and compliance with QUAD A<\/strong> requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the updated requirement and ongoing responsibilities for the designated MedSpa Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Per saperne di pi\u00f9<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT) Accreditation Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CMS \u00a7485.713(a)<\/strong> requires outpatient physical therapy facilities to maintain four modalities that promote safe, compliant patient care: heat, cold, water, and electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surveyors often find noncompliance with this requirement, which can jeopardize compliance and patient care. QUAD A<\/strong> put together a list of recommendations to help facilities meet the requirements of CMS \u00a7485.713(a), and understand how surveyors assess compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Recommendations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Get Support From QUAD A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions or concerns about any of the updates shared here, QUAD A<\/strong> is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact your QUAD A<\/strong> Accreditation Specialist, or email standards@quada.org<\/u><\/a> for further assistance.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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