QUAD A Feb 10, 2026 2:44:03 PM 12 min read

Time-Out Protocol Now Applies to All Anesthesia Classes

Effective January 26, 2026: Standard 8-G-1 becomes applicable to OBS, OBP, ASC, OMS, ...

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QUAD A Feb 9, 2026 8:48:18 AM 10 min read

Updates to QUAD A's PSDR Portal

Patient Safety Data Reporting (PSDR) is QUAD A's quality control initiative, performed by ...

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QUAD A Feb 6, 2026 4:28:44 PM 6 min read

Updated QUAD A Standards Manuals

We are pleased to announce that updated QUAD A Standards Manuals for all programs are now ...

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QUAD A Jan 27, 2026 10:44:59 AM 15 min read

Building an Effective Orientation & Onboarding Protocol for Outpatient Settings

A well-designed orientation and onboarding protocol is essential for setting new ...

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QUAD A Jan 13, 2026 2:21:02 PM 6 min read

Requirements for an Emergency “Cart” in the RHC Setting

QUAD A standard 5-A-1: Emergency cart is immediately available with a defibrillator or ...

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QUAD A Dec 29, 2025 3:32:53 PM 5 min read

Does Your Facility Have The Right Broselow Tape?

Please note that this newsletter applies to all accredited QUAD A programs that treat ...

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QUAD A Dec 29, 2025 3:32:38 PM 14 min read

How Interpretive Guidance Shapes Compliance

Please note that this newsletter applies to all accredited QUAD A programs. Interpretive ...

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QUAD A Dec 17, 2025 10:55:37 AM 23 min read

Application of Facility Class Standards vs. Anesthesia Monitoring

Regulatory Guidance on Anesthesia Classification & Patient Monitoring Requirements: ...

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QUAD A Dec 1, 2025 3:02:38 PM 5 min read

Orange County’s Lestonnac Free Clinic Receives Accreditation From QUAD A

The newly accredited clinic joins the ranks of leading healthcare facilities that put ...

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QUAD A Nov 18, 2025 5:49:05 PM 7 min read

Ensuring Procedure Appropriateness Through Surgeon and Anesthesia Collaboration - A Joint Responsibility

Why is concurrence necessary? Patient safety is reliant on clear communication and shared ...

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