QUAD A has released Version 1.1 of the Non-Surgical Aesthetic and Wellness (MedSpa) Standards. This update includes important revisions to the standard language related to the designation of the MedSpa Director.
Expanded Eligibility for MedSpa Director
Under Version 1.1, a facility may designate as its Director any licensed practitioner who is legally authorized to independently practice and assume clinical and facility leadership responsibilities within their scope of practice in the jurisdiction where the MedSpa operates.
This may include:
Designation must be explicitly permitted by applicable law and supported by appropriate documentation.
Physician Requirement Where Not Defined by Law
In jurisdictions where the law does not specify who may fulfill the Director role, the position must be held by a licensed physician in the state where the MedSpa operates.
Ongoing Responsibilities Remain Unchanged
Regardless of credential type, the designated MedSpa Director must continue to meet all existing QUAD A responsibility requirements. These include, but are not limited to:
These requirements reinforce QUAD A’s focus on patient safety and consistent standards across all accredited facilities.
Revised Manual
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Thank you for your continued dedication to safety and excellence.
Questions
If you have any questions or require further clarification, please email standards@quada.org.
Since 1980, QUAD A (a non-profit, physician-founded and led global accreditation organization) has worked with thousands of healthcare facilities to standardize and improve the quality of healthcare they provide – believing that patient safety should always come first.