The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program launched its Joint Replacement Certification program.
Here are three things to know:
1. The HFAP Joint Replacement Certification program has options for outpatient and inpatient orthopedic settings.
2. Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking HFAP Joint Replacement Certification must:
- Hold current accreditation with deemed status or Medicare certification by the state
- Meet state licensure requirements
- Maintain compliance with all applicable HFAP certification standards
- Define the population served by the joint replacement program within its protocols
- Provide a minimum of 12 consecutive months of applicable performance measures or one month of data prior to applying for initial certification
3. HFAP is CMS-authorized to survey all hospitals for compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation and Conditions for Coverage.
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