2012-2013 Ambulatory Surgical Center manual available online

The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program is pleased to announce the online availability of our 2012-2013 Accreditation Requirements for Ambulatory Surgical Centers manual. The ASC manual is now available to view online and to download PDF versions of the full manual … Continue reading

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Letʼs Talk About Stroke

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 133,000 people each year. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable. If you or a loved one are at high … Continue reading

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A Principle-Based Approach to Transfusion Medicine and Utilization Review

On Thursday, May 09, 2013 at 12 Noon Eastern the AOA’s Bureau of Hospitals will conduct a webcast on Better Blood Use: A Principle-Based Approach to Transfusion Medicine and Utilization Review. REGISTER HERE >> Questions? Contact George Reuther, MBA at 312-202-8084 … Continue reading

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Getting to Know The ʻSilent Accreditorʼ

Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program CEO, Joe Cappiello, was recently featured in the March/April 2013 issue of Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology. The article, titled “Getting to Know the ‘Silent Accreditor,’” is a Q&A that covers topics from HFAP’s history and process … Continue reading

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Webcast: Top Life Safety Code Findings

Today at 12 Noon Eastern the American Osteopathic Association’s Bureau of Hospitals and the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) will conduct a co-sponsored webcast related to compliance with the National Fire Protection Association’s Life Safety Code. Key deficiencies discussed will … Continue reading

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