Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care

10/30/2026

November is American Diabetes Month. AAAHC joins the American Diabetes Association in raising awareness of diabetes and the importance of prevention, education, and access to high-quality care, while maintaining an active lifestyle.

Throughout the month, we recognize health care professionals and organizations working to support people living with diabetes and improve health outcomes in their communities. https://www.aaahc.org/AmericanDiabetesMonthNov2026

American Heart Association

10/28/2026

Join AAAHC at Becker’s 32nd Annual meeting in Chicago on Oct 29-31!

Some of health care’s brightest minds gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for ASCs. We look forward to engaging with leaders who are passionate about advancing quality care.

Visit us at booth 715 to explore how accreditation can help your organization build a culture of excellence, strengthen patient safety, and achieve meaningful performance improvement. We can’t wait to meet you, share insights, and be part of your journey toward continuous improvement.

See you soon in Chicago! https://www.aaahc.org/Beckers2026

Becker's ASC Review

10/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited AAAHC at the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association (MASA) Education Days 2026.

We enjoyed our conversations about accreditation, quality improvement, and your commitment to safe, high-quality patient care. See you soon! https://www.aaahc.org/MASA2026

Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA)

10/21/2026

Ready to learn more about AI Governance? AAAHC provides a practical framework and customizable tools for implementing AI safely, effectively, and responsibly. Plus register for the AI Governance curriculum to expand your insights on this critical topic. View details, register, and earn continuing education credit! https://www.aaahc.org/1095AdvanceAIGovernanceGuideCurriculum

AAAHC is excited to release our 1095 Advance AI Governance Guide!

As AI integrates into daily clinical and operational workflows, ambulatory care organizations face new opportunities to improve efficiency and decision support while managing risks related to patient safety, privacy, bias, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

This complimentary resource is designed to help establish practical governance frameworks for the safe, effective, and responsible use of AI. The guide also contains a comprehensive suite of practical, downloadable tools, including:

> AI Risk Assessment
> AI System Inventory
> AI Vendor Evaluation Tool and Checklist
> AI Policy and Procedure Template
> AI Lifecycle Management Checklist
> AI Survey Readiness Checklist
> AI Case Based Scenarios
> Surveyor Questions Crosswalk to v45 AI Standards

Download your complimentary guide today! https://www.aaahc.org/1095AdvanceAIGovernanceGuideForAmbulatoryCare

10/21/2026

AAAHC is excited to attend 2026 Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association (MASA) Education Days!

Join us as Michigan ASC leaders come together to share ideas, learn from industry experts, and explore opportunities for continuous improvement.

Don’t miss AAAHC Faculty and Surveyor William Lindeman, AIA, NFPA, as he presents “Life Safety Code Compliance: Strategies for Survey Success” on Oct 22 at 10:30 AM ET. Gain practical insights into why Life Safety Code Standards and compliance are critical to facility safety, operational readiness, and survey success.

After the session, we welcome you to our booth to connect with the AAAHC team and discuss your accreditation journey, compliance goals, and strategies for long term success.

See you in Michigan! https://www.aaahc.org/MASA2026

Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

10/20/2026

Thank you to everyone connecting with AAAHC at American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) PSTM26.

We appreciate the opportunity to engage with plastic surgery leaders and discuss accreditation, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement. https://www.aaahc.org/PlasticSurgeryTheMeeting2026

10/19/2026

Thank you to the ambulatory surgery professionals who visited with AAAHC at the 2026 Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (OASCA) Annual Conference & Trade Show.

We enjoyed discussing how accreditation supports quality, safety, and continuous improvement. https://www.aaahc.org/OASCA2026

Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA)

10/16/2026

On World Bone and Joint Day, Oct 19, AAAHC recognizes the health care professionals working to prevent, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal conditions and help patients maintain mobility and quality of life.

Today, and every day, we highlight the importance of high-quality, patient-centered care to support better bone and joint health. https://www.aaahc.org/WorldBoneAndJointDay2026

10/16/2026

Health Care Quality Week begins Oct 18! AAAHC joins the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) to acknowledge the health care quality professionals working every day to improve patient outcomes and strengthen ambulatory care organizations.

We celebrate your commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement. https://www.aaahc.org/HealthCareQualityWeek2026