QUAD A

06/05/2026

Showcase your Accreditation with new printed certificate options!

Facilities accredited by QUAD A can now order display-ready certificates directly from their Accredible certificate page.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04k8LWY0

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

On the latest episode of the QUAD A NOW Podcast, "Contract Anesthesiologists in Ambulatory Surgery: Safety and Standards," CEO Tom Terranova interviews Meghan Valach, MD. She is Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at Ambulatory Anesthesia Care - Midwest, Chair of the Office-Based Anesthesia Committee for the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA), and a member of the SAMBA Board of Directors.

Dr. Valach shares how the rapid shift toward outpatient procedures is reshaping anesthesia care, and why strong safety standards, credentialing processes, and team integration are essential. Drawing on her experience with national organizations, she highlights how evolving guidelines are helping define best practices for safe, high-quality ambulatory care and examines the role of contract anesthesiologists in ambulatory and office-based surgical settings.

This episode explores the expanding responsibilities of anesthesia providers beyond the procedure, from preoperative planning and facility readiness to emergency preparedness and patient advocacy, and why their leadership is critical to delivering safe, efficient, and compliant care in today’s ambulatory landscape.

Listen now: https://hubs.ly/Q04jY0520

06/02/2026

New Operationally Speaking Podcast episode!

Are we prioritizing compliance checklists over actual patient safety?

In our latest podcast episode, Tina DiMarino, DNP, MBA interviews Tom Terranova, JD, MBA, MA, CEO of QUAD A.

Tom breaks down how to strike the ultimate balance between regulatory rigor and practical reasoning, moving away from punitive measures and moving toward long-term, peer-collaborative safety.

Whether you are managing a surgical facility or navigating the booming wellness space, this episode is packed with operational insights you can apply right away.

Watch or listen to the full podcast here -> https://lnkd.in/d8SRMZFS!

05/28/2026

Congratulations to QUAD A's newest accredited medspa: NIKS Medical Spa

This California-based facility is raising the bar for quality and safety in non-surgical aesthetic care, becoming the first in the state to achieve this milestone.

Learn more about MedSpa accreditation: https://hubs.ly/Q04jcJk30

05/26/2026

QUAD A’s updated 6-D-5 guidance highlights the importance of active oversight and daily operational checks when contracted anesthesia professionals bring controlled substances onsite. Facilities must focus on contract clarity, rigorous recordkeeping, and secure storage to support compliance and prevent diversion.

Stay informed about the updated QUAD A Standard 6-D-5, emphasizing compliance and oversight for controlled substances in healthcare facilities.

05/25/2026

The QUAD A Main Office is closed today in observation of Memorial Day.