NIAHO® accreditation for ambulatory surgical centres
Ensure safety, compliance, and quality in your ASC with DNV’s NIAHO® accreditation, available for both deemed and non-deemed ambulatory surgical centres.
NIAHO® accreditation for ambulatory surgical centres
Challenges in ASC accreditation
Ambulatory surgical centres (ASCs) are a fast-growing component of modern healthcare, offering convenient, cost-effective outpatient alternatives to traditional inpatient care. As demand grows and regulatory expectations increase, ASCs must demonstrate not only efficiency but excellence in patient safety, quality outcomes, and compliance.
Accreditation is a trusted signal to patients, payers, and regulators that your facility meets national standards and is committed to continuous improvement.
How our ASC accreditation services support you
DNV’s NIAHO® accreditation for ASCs is a comprehensive program available to both deemed and non-deemed ASCs. It is based on the CMS Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) and DNV’s proprietary NIAHO® standards, which integrate ISO 9001 quality management principles to promote sustainable quality improvement and risk reduction.
Facilities undergo a three-year accreditation cycle with annual collaborative surveys conducted by full-time DNV surveyors with professional healthcare backgrounds. The process includes document and policy review, staff and patient interviews, direct observation, and facility inspections to verify compliance, safety, and care quality.
Trusted experts in healthcare
DNV understands the unique operational, regulatory, and resource challenges that ambulatory surgery centres face. Our accreditation process is collaborative, transparent, and designed to foster learning, not create unnecessary burden or resource stress.
We are the only accreditor that integrates ISO 9001 into healthcare, helping you turn compliance into continuous quality improvement. With direct access to standards, responsive expert support, and a streamlined survey model, we collaborate with you to elevate performance across your ASC.
Benefits of our ASC accreditation services
- Ensures compliance with CMS Conditions for Coverage.
- Flexible approach – we encourage you to meet requirements in ways that work for your organization.
- Enhances quality, safety, and risk management in outpatient surgery.
- Promotes staff engagement and readiness through a collaborative approach.
- Demonstrates accountability and excellence to patients and payers.
- Reduces administrative strain with clear, actionable reporting.
- Supports operational improvement through annual surveys.
Resources to support your NIAHO® ASC Accreditation
Explore key standards, templates, and guides to help your ambulatory surgical centre prepare for and maintain NIAHO® accreditation with DNV.
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NIAHO® accreditation requirements, interpretive guidelines & surveyor guidance for ambulatory surgical centers
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DNV's NIAHO® accreditation for ambulatory surgical centers
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