Facility Accreditation 

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics has been accrediting O&P organizations since 1948. To attain ABC accreditation, all patient care facilities must comply with certain business requirements as well as the appropriate ABC patient care standards.

ABC standards create a minimum expectation for the physical environment and organizational function of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic patient care providers as well as suppliers of other types of medical equipment. Standards are grouped into categories and include topics such as organizational process, patient care, performance management, product safety, facility safety, and supplier compliance. Each of these categories contains a set of standards unique to the specific type of accreditation an organization is seeking.
    
Why should facilities become accredited?
The facility accreditation process assists facilities in identifying inefficiencies and areas of improvement. The standards will improve organizational consistency throughout the facilities operations, including patient care and fabrication. Our on-site surveyors take a consultative approach, creating an educational process rather than an impersonal, enforcement visit. ABC’s standards are high, so when a facility is accredited by ABC it is the mark of exceptional quality.

What is the cost to become accredited?
Affordable accreditation is important for business owners and our program is designed to be cost effective. As a not-for-profit organization, we strive to keep our costs contained and operate as efficiently as possible. This allows us to keep application and renewal fees low, especially when compared with other accrediting organizations.