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American Society of Plastics and Reconstructive (ASPRS) Highlights Need for Independent Oversight

The ASPRS committee identified the need for an independent third party quality assessment program.

American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Plastic Surgery Facilities (AAAAPSF) is Founded

The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Plastic Surgery Facilities accredits outpatient plastic surgery facilities.

AAAASPF transitioned into the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF)

AAAAPSF transitions to American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities to serve more ABMS and AOABOS specialties.

QUAD A becomes an approved accreditation provider for California facilities

California requires accreditation for offices providing anesthesia and sedation approving QUAD A as an accreditation agency.

QUAD A becomes Medicare-recognized

QUAD A becomes a Medicare-recognized authority for Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

Mandatory Patient Safety Data Reporting (PSDR) system is introduced

QUAD A introduces a mandatory Patient Safety Data Reporting system.

QUAD A becomes International

QUAD A launches international programs.

Florida mandates office surgery registration for anesthesia or sedation

The Medical Board of Florida mandates office surgery registration for anesthesia or sedation. QUAD A is part of this mandate.

New York State Sets the Bar for Office-Based Surgery Accreditation

New York made history by mandating accreditation for office-based surgeries involving more than mild sedation, effective July 14, 2009. This move paved the way for nationwide standards. QUAD A (at the time AAAASF) was key in shaping the legislation, gaining recognition as an official Accreditation Authority across several smaller states.

SFR Becomes AAAASF International

Surgery Facility Resources (SFR), part of AAAASF, rebranded to AAAASF International. This change reinforced their global commitment to patient safety, adapting AAAASF’s strict standards for international use, from operating rooms to medication and staff qualifications.

QUAD A expands

QUAD A joins Costa Rica’s Ministries of Health and Tourism to promote quality care, and later expands to Guatemala, El Salvador and Colombia.

Medicare Approved

QUAD A becomes the only Medicare-approved authority for Outpatient Physical Therapy

QUAD A Becomes First to Provide Medicare Accreditation for Rural Health Clinics

On March 23, 2012, QUAD A becomes the first national accreditation organization approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for rural health clinics in Medicare and Medicaid.

The Government of Belize invites QUAD A as an expert advisor on healthcare quality and safety.

Flying Eye Hospital gains accreditation

Orbis, a global NGO is accredited by QUAD A.

International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA) Certified

QUAD A’s global program is certified by the International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association.

U.S. Department of State's premier exchange program

QUAD A is invited to present on safety to the Ministry of Public Health of the Dominican Republic at the United Nations.

Expanding Patient Safety through Key Partnerships

QUAD A teams up with AAPD to boost accreditation and safety measures in dental clinics treating minors under sedation.

QUAD A partners with Harvard researchers to drive patient safety improvements through data-driven studies.

QUAD A Expands in the U.A.E.

On September 21, 2020, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) approves QUAD A as an accreditation organization for outpatient surgery, enabling QUAD A to capture a significant share of the surgery market in the U.A.E.

QUAD A expands its operations in the U.A.E., establishing a strong presence in the Middle East.

QUAD A and ISAPS Partner for Global Accreditation

QUAD A signs an MOU with the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

This collaboration sets the stage for the Global Accreditation Initiative, connecting ISAPS member surgeons with accredited facilities worldwide.

AAAASF officially rebrands to QUAD A

QUAD A transitions away from the AAAASF with rebrand

Launches QUAD A Development Kosovo to develop accreditation software

Enters technical advising agreement with Islamabad Regional Health Authority to improve patient safety in Pakistan

QUAD A partners with University College London for continued research efforts

QUAD A joins the International Society for Quality and Health Care