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Why work for QUAD A

Since 1980, QUAD A (a non-profit, physician-founded 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. After completing an extensive rebranding effort in response to our continued growth in the U.S. and abroad, we have chosen to change the organization’s name from (AAAASF) to QUAD A, along with an updated brand identity and expanded online presence. While our name has changed, our commitment to patient safety remains the same.

Our Surveyors

QUAD A surveyors have a wide background in various healthcare settings who play a crucial role in the organization’s accreditation process. Their responsibilities include onsite evaluation of healthcare facilities to ensure they meet established standards of quality and safety. This review process gives QUAD A national and international recognition as the global accreditation authority. Through regular training, they maintain surveyor certification and obtain current information critical to performing high-quality surveys.

QUAD A surveyors ensure thorough and consistent evaluations of facilities by employing a comprehensive approach that includes direct observations, conducting interviews with both staff and patients and assessing compliance with each standard. This methodology allows them to accurately determine whether each facility meets the necessary requirements.

Quality improvement methods and periodic assessments are crucial for maintaining the integrity of QUAD A's accreditation programs. To ensure surveyor effectiveness and reliability, QUAD A consistently evaluates its surveyors through an ongoing quality assurance process. This process includes feedback from facilities, objective performance metrics, and random validation surveys. Surveyors must remain in good standing with QUAD A to continue conducting surveys.

Interested candidates should complete the application form below. We will notify you when an opportunity for training becomes available.

QUAD A surveyor responsibilities:

Participate in a survey team whose size and composition is appropriate for the facility
Conduct a thorough and unbiased facility survey as instructed in the documents contained in the surveyor handbook
Complete the survey in accordance with the QUAD A survey agenda and checklist
Follow appropriate time guidelines
Complete all forms and documentation required and provided by QUAD A
Return all forms and documentation to the QUAD A central office in the time designated
Complete a Statement of Deficiency for each instance of non-compliance observed
Review the facility plan of correction and the supporting documentation to verify all deficiencies are corrected

QUAD A Surveyor Qualifications:

Be a qualified physician, registered nurse, or rehabilitation therapy provider with a current license.
Submit a CV that documents experience to qualify as a surveyor.
Physician must be board certified or eligible by a certifying board accepted by QUAD A.
Demonstrate two years of experience in at targeted healthcare environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools.
Surveys are performed on QUAD A-issued tablets and the surveyor’s personnel laptop.
Sign and adhere to the QUAD A Surveyor Agreement, including Surveyor Attestation, Conflict of interest, Code of Conduct, Surveyor Guidelines, and agreement to participate in an annual surveyor appraisal and review process conducted by the QUAD A Quality Assurance Program.

QUAD A provides several educational opportunities:

Surveyor Quarterly Calls
- Save the date for upcoming calls: February 9, April 27, July 27, and October 26, 2023!

General Information Related to Important Policies

Accreditation Resource Guide

OPT Policy for Survey Clinical Record Review

Citing Deficiencies Policy

Presentation – Condition Level Deficiencies

Completing the Basic Life Safety Code: The Survey Process and Principles of Documentation for Life Safety Code exams are a required component for QUAD A Medicare Life Safety Code surveyors upon completion of a Life Safety Code training session.
Upon approval to become a QUAD A Medicare Life Safety Code Surveyor, training links and the post-test will be provided.

Why work for QUAD A

Our Surveyors

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Committee and sub-committee positions

**Standards Committee – Full member:**

**Standards Committee – Content expert:**

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