QUAD A May 20, 2026 8:44:18 AM 8 min read

Staying Compliant with QUAD A Standard 8-K-8: Written Discharge Instructions

As ambulatory office-based surgery continues to expand, patient education remains a ...

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QUAD A May 20, 2026 8:03:29 AM 7 min read

6-D-5 Guidance: What’s Changed

Facilities across outpatient and ambulatory settings—including surgery centers, ...

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QUAD A May 5, 2026 2:03:43 PM 12 min read

Sterilization Monitoring: Clarifying Expectations for QUAD A Standard 7-D-5

Under QUAD A Standard 7-D-5, sterilization monitoring involves defined expectations for ...

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QUAD A May 5, 2026 11:50:58 AM 17 min read

Updated Anesthesia Class Requirements

Several clarifications were added (shown in red in the document) to help facilities ...

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QUAD A Apr 22, 2026 7:19:50 AM 12 min read

Crash Cart Essentials for Outpatient Surgery Centers

Keeping a well-stocked and organized crash cart is critical for patient safety in ...

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QUAD A Apr 8, 2026 11:05:10 AM 5 min read

Standard 8-B-9: Enhancing Patient-Centered Care

Effective April 7, 2025, Standard 8-B-9 is required for all QUAD A surgical programs. ...

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QUAD A Apr 6, 2026 10:19:08 AM 6 min read

MedSpa Accreditation Standards Manual Revision 1.1

QUAD A has released Version 1.1 of the Non-Surgical Aesthetic and Wellness (MedSpa) ...

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QUAD A Mar 25, 2026 9:08:30 AM 7 min read

Technical Correction: MedSpa Standards

QUAD A has approved a Technical Correction to its Non-Surgical Aesthetic & Wellness ...

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QUAD A Mar 24, 2026 11:01:42 AM 20 min read

CLIA Compliance: What Facilities Need to Know

Maintaining the accuracy and reliability of laboratory testing is critical for both ...

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QUAD A Mar 4, 2026 3:02:21 PM 13 min read

Industry Standards: The Foundation of Safe Outpatient Care

Across today’s diverse outpatient healthcare environments, Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), ...

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