Certified ASC Consulting & Accreditation Services
Helping ambulatory surgery centers achieve accreditation, CMS certification, and operating room efficiency.
Licensure, Accreditation, and CMS Certification
Achieving CMS certification and passing your initial state licensure survey is a major milestone for any certified ASC. It ensures eligibility for reimbursement, boosts credibility with physicians, and builds patient trust.
At SCCS, we guide your ambulatory surgery center through every step of the certification and accreditation process. Whether you’re preparing for AAAHC accreditation, Joint Commission standards, or compliance with CMS guidelines for ambulatory surgery centers, we provide expert, tailored support based on years of experience.
Our services include:
Mock licensure and Medicare surveys
AAAHC and Joint Commission accreditation readiness
Policy and procedure packages aligned with ambulatory surgery center requirements
Remote and onsite support to ensure full compliance
Ongoing compliance and quality monitoring programs
Policies & Procedures Development
Up-to-date, compliant policies are essential to achieving and maintaining accreditation. We create customized manuals that meet all current AAAHC accreditation standards, CMS regulations, and national guidelines from AORN and AAMI.
Included services:
Policy manuals tailored to your surgery center’s needs
Compliance with CMS guidelines, AAAHC standards, and applicable state laws
Infection prevention and control documentation designed for surgical settings
Operating Room Efficiency & Strategic Planning
Operating room efficiency is essential for both patient safety and business performance. We help you identify inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and increase surgical throughput—all while maintaining strict compliance.
Additionally, we support long-term ASC growth through leadership development and strategic planning initiatives.
Key areas of support:
Workflow analysis and clinical process optimization
Leadership development and interim leadership staffing
Strategic planning focused on volume growth and performance
Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) programs
Risk Management for Surgical Settings
Every patient interaction carries risk. With over 30 years of perioperative experience and certification in healthcare risk management, we help ASCs identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, improving both outcomes and compliance.
Our solutions include:
On-site clinical risk assessments and training
Facility-wide risk management plans
Continuous compliance oversight and documentation
Staff Training & Leadership Development
A well-trained leadership team is critical to the success of your certified ambulatory surgery center. We offer structured training programs tailored to CMS standards, AAAHC guidelines, and the day-to-day realities of surgery center management.
Training services include:
Director of Nursing and Nurse Administrator onboarding
Accreditation and compliance training for all levels
Credentialing and privileging process management
HR and education compliance programs
Carol is the perfect teammate. She works seamlessly with clinical executive leadership. She is responsive, reliable, and enjoyable to work with. Most importantly, she is someone that has complete integrity. I could not recommend her more.
Why Choose SCCS?
SCCS offers expert support for every stage of your ASC journey—from startup to long-term sustainability. We specialize in CMS certification, AAAHC accreditation, and building systems that improve compliance, safety, and operating room efficiency.
Let’s build a safer, more efficient, certified surgery center—together. Contact SCCS to schedule your consultation today.
Expert ASC Services
• Licensure, Accreditation, and CMS Certification
• Policies & Procedures Development
• Operating Room Efficiency & Strategic Planning
• Risk Management for Surgical Settings
• Staff Training & Leadership Development
Contact
Carol Hiatt
Owner/Consultant
(352) 266-0312
chiattscc@live.com
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