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AACI Standards: Designed by Practitioners, Driven by Excellence
AACI has developed a comprehensive suite of accreditation standards tailored for hospitals and a wide range of healthcare organizations, addressing the most critical aspects of organizational performance. For over a decade, our standards have been shaped by the professionals who use them—physicians, healthcare leaders, and subject-matter experts actively engaged in care delivery.
Broad Scope of Standards
AACI standards have been developed, tested, implemented, and refined for a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Dental organizations (see: Accreditation Standard for Dental Organizations)
- Outpatient specialist centers
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Wellness centers and spas
- Primary care providers
- Long-term acute care facilities (LTACs)
- Home care services
- Psychiatric and behavioral health facilities
A Robust, Collaborative Development Process
The development of AACI standards is guided by the Standard Development Committee (SDC)—a team of seasoned physicians and healthcare managers who ensure that our standards are clinically relevant, operationally sound, and aligned with global best practices. These standards form the foundation of our accreditation programs, offering a clear roadmap for healthcare teams and delivering confidence to all stakeholders, including patients, insurers, regulatory agencies, and governing boards.
Continuous Improvement and Responsiveness
We believe that standards should evolve alongside the industry. Therefore, AACI collects data and feedback on an ongoing basis to ensure our standards remain current with:
- Contemporary clinical practices
- Emerging technologies
- Quality management systems
- Risk management methodologies
Standards are formally reviewed and updated at least every four years, though updates may occur sooner if necessary.
Unmatched Support and Integration
AACI offers a unique, rapid-response service for any questions regarding our standards or their interpretation. We are committed to providing flexibility to meet your organization’s specific needs while ensuring full compliance with CMS, ISQua, WHO, and other nationally and internationally recognized frameworks.
What sets AACI apart is our integrated accreditation approach—we are the only accreditation body that combines:
- Medicare Conditions of Participation
- ISO-based management system standards, including
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO 27001 (Information Security)
- ISO 31000 (Risk Management)
- Clinical requirements and consultation in risk management
Our standards go beyond the basics, addressing vital areas such as ethical practices, sterilization and decontamination, and information security—all of which are essential for modern, high-performing healthcare organizations.
Mark of Excellence
Here is the corrected version in American English:
Meeting AACI Accreditation Standards is an accomplishment recognized by the awarding of AACI’s Gold Medal of Accreditation.
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