When will I get my survey results?
How do I notify Medicare that I’ve been accredited?
What is the next step if I failed or had deficiencies during my survey?
When will I get my survey results?Once your facility is surveyed, the ABC accreditation staff reviews all surveyor documentation and prepares the final written report for your facility in a Summary of Findings document. You should receive your survey findings within six weeks of your survey. This summary will include the overall accreditation score and resulting decision. The findings will be mailed to you and, if applicable, will explain any further steps your facility needs to take.
How do I notify Medicare that I’ve been accredited?Once you’ve been accredited, ABC will report your accreditation status to Medicare. We submit a report to Medicare of all the accredited locations on a weekly basis. Medicare may require your facility update your 855S form. For more information regarding what needs to be sent to Medicare, please visit their website.
What is the next step if I failed or had deficiencies during my survey?If you fail your survey, you may have the opportunity to obtain ABC accreditation by successfully completing a Corrective Action Plan (CAP). A CAP is a document submitted to ABC that demonstrates your facility’s compliance with the standard(s) that were in question after the onsite survey. You have 60 days after receiving the accreditation survey results to submit a CAP.
You should be as detailed as possible in your plan. Identify each standard that you did not comply with and your corrective action.
With a very comprehensive plan, you will be on your way to obtaining ABC accreditation.
To see more information on CAPs, please visit the CAP section of our FAQs.
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If you have questions or need more information about the Facility Accreditation program, contact
Christine MichaelAccreditation Coordinatorcmichael@abcop.org(703) 836-7114 x 250
Carolyn WrightStandards and Compliance Specialistcwright@abcop.org(703) 836-7114 x 248
Chrissy HeckenbergDirector, Facility Accreditationcheckenberg@abcop.org(703) 836-7114 x 223
Tammi RichardsManager, Facility Accreditationtrichards@abcop.org(703) 836-7114 x 230
Paolo AstorgaAssistant Accreditation Coordinatorpastorga@abcop.org(703) 836-7114 x 205
Kyle SinsAssistant Standards andCompliance Specialistksins@abcop.org(703) 836-7114 x 200