Getting Started
ACC Accreditation Services stands ready to help healthcare professionals navigate the challenges associated with treating cardiac patient populations. Collaborating with an assigned Accreditation Review Specialist and using the tools provided by an ACC Accreditation or Certification program, your team will follow this pathway . . .
Launch and Assess
• Purchase an ACC Accreditation or Certification• Confirm Participants: Select Executive Sponsor and Form Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Schedule Time for Training
• Manage Required Accreditation Tool Actions
• Perform Gap Analysis
• Target Areas for Improvement
• Build an Action Plan and Set Milestones
Implement and Validate
• Apply an Evidence-based Approach to Process Improvement• Complete Mandatory Action Items; Consider Recommended and Innovative Items
• Rollout Improvement Strategies and Align Internal Resources
• Apply for Accreditation/Certification
• Schedule Site Evaluation
Achieve and Sustain
- Achieve Accreditation/Certification
- Continue to Document Measurable Success
- Utilize the Marketing and Social Media Toolkit to Promote Your Achievement
- Maintain Contact with Your Accreditation Review Specialist
- Explore Additional Process Improvement Opportunities
- Take Advantage of Educational Opportunities (Attend Quality Summit, etc.)
- Meet Ongoing Accreditation/Certification Criterion
For questions, please speak with your assigned Accreditation Review Specialist or contact customercare@acc.org.
