How were the nationally recognized accrediting agencies chosen?
The accrediting agencies were chosen based on a process which involved a written application and interview. The application required an explanation of how the applicant’s agency addressed specific categories. These categories are: process (ex. length of time to accredit, duration of accrediting period, process for revoking accreditation), agency experience and the agency’s process for the following: accreditation of office-based surgery practices, becoming and maintaining accreditation, actions taken against accredited office-based surgery practices, re-accreditation, accreditation standards and data and reporting to the NYSDOH.
