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October 31, 2008 (Volume 9, Issue 6)

In the News: Register now for the December 2008 Achieving Accreditation educational program!
The program, held on December 5-6, 2008, at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, is a great resource for those applying for accreditation for the first time, as well as those preparing for re-accreditation. The day and a half long seminar provides tips and tools from experienced surveyors to help guide your organization from application through decision.

Ask The Expert: Does AAAHC address the Universal Protocol in the Handbook?
One of our goals is to protect patients, employees and physicians from potential infections and hazardous materials. A comprehensive infection control policy needs to be in place to identify potential infection sources, how to protect and prevent spread of these infections, and how to treat an infection when it does occur.

Quick Tip: AAAHC Recognized Primary and Secondary Source Verification
Organizations struggling with Standard 2.II (specifically approved primary and secondary source verification agencies) are urged to review Appendix L of the AAAHC Handbook for Ambulatory Health Care.

IQI Corner: AAAHC Institute Clinical Myringotomy and Liposuction Studies Are Open for Registration
The AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement is accepting registrations for its 2008 clinical Asthma Management in College Health, Myringotomy, and Liposuction studies, as well as the 2008 Non-Clinical Ambulatory Surgery and Endoscopy Study.

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IQI Corner: AAAHC Institute Clinical Myringotomy and Liposuction Studies Are Open for Registration

Quick Tip: AAAHC Recognized Primary and Secondary Source Verification

Ask The Expert: Does AAAHC address the Universal Protocol in the Handbook?

In the News: Register now for the December 2008 Achieving Accreditation educational program!

Upcoming educational opportunity

AAAHC Institute for Quality Improvement: New reports and upcoming educational opportunity

Quick Tip: Always ensure that employees’ job descriptions are reflective of their qualifications.

Ask the Expert: Who should be checked with NPDB?

In the news: AAAHC announces 30-day public comment period for 2009 standards

AAAHC Institute Corner: 2008 Clinical Benchmarking Studies

Quick Tip: Always try and communicate in the patient’s primary language

Ask the Expert: Who are the recognized primary and secondary source verification groups?

In the news: Register now for AAAHC educational programs

Quality Improvement and Benchmarking: A Workbook of Strategies and Tools for Success -- 2008

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