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Accreditation is designed for organizations that not only can confirm they meet the safety, quality standards but are ready to demonstrate their excellence across operations. This recognition is earned through a thorough in-person, onsite survey, where expert surveyors assess your center’s adherence to the standards.

Accreditation demonstrates your commitment to the quality and safety of your patients and workforce. Our experienced surveyors and staff partner with your team before, during and after the survey to help you ensure excellence in your operations and patient care.

Benefits

National Compliance

Inform the public, payers and regulators, that you have active policies, procedures and processes that are consistent with national standards.

Obtain dual Accreditation and Certification, informing payers and regulators that you have demonstrated your center’s scope of service that meets national criteria. The dual program is included in your Accreditation (conditions apply).

Market Distinction

Position your organization as a leader in quality and safety during payer negotiations.

Attract more patients- and medical-community referrals.

Gain an edge in marketing your level of services and eliminate confusion with other specialties (with optional Certification).

Quality Improvement

Achieve best practices throughout your organization to boost workforce morale and improve retention.

Benefit from one-on-one discussions with your Accreditation surveyor during the survey process and throughout the three-year cycle.

Receive ongoing support from the CAUCQ team during the survey process.

Enhance the launch of new centers by standardizing policies, procedures and expectations across your organization.

Early Accreditation Program

You can apply for Early Accreditation up to twelve months prior to opening. Early Accreditation is a provisional award to assist in meeting regulatory and credentialing requirements. Your practice must be opened no later than twelve months after approval. Once opened, an onsite survey must occur within 90 days.

Questions? Contact us at  connect@caucq.org to learn more.

Steps Towards Accreditation

START

New to Accreditation? Simply email us at connect@caucq.org and we'll send you an application.

Include in your email:
• Program of Interest
• Organization's Legal Name
• Key Contact
(Full name, email, and phone no.)
• Number of Centers

Renewing? Apply nine months prior to expiration.

PREPARE

Once your application is accepted and payment is received, you’ll have access to the Resource Center.

Included in the Resource Center:
• Standards Manual
• Sample Policies
• Preparation Checklists
• FAQs

Initial applicants have twelve months from application to request their survey.

For renewing organizations, we'll schedule your survey to occur three to four months before your Accreditation expires.

SURVEY

We’ll finalize your survey date(s) including both administrative review and center visits. The length of the survey depends on the size of the organization.

After a successful survey and completion of any required post-survey actions, your organization will earn the distinction of Accreditation.

Accreditation is granted for 36 months from the date of your survey (initial organizations) or expiration of your prior cycle (renewing organizations).

Program Participant Directories

Looking for a list of CAUCQ Program participants? Please visit our store to download your free copy of our Program Directories. Our directories are for general informational purposes only and should not be used to verify compliance with regulations or payer requirements. If you are a regulatory agency or payer, please contact us at connect@caucq.org to verify an organization’s participation.