Quality & Compliance

SMS is dedicated to ensuring your ASC meets the highest standards of quality and compliance. We provide comprehensive services to support your center's regulatory and accreditation needs.

• Mock surveys for operations or life safety: We conduct thorough mock surveys to prepare your ASC for official inspections, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with operational and life safety standards.
• Education for your leadership team and staff: Our expert-led training programs educate your leadership team and staff on best practices, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement strategies, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Assistance with CMS certification and/or accreditation: We guide you through the process of CMS certification and accreditation, ensuring all standards are met and helping your ASC achieve and maintain compliance.
• Emergency preparedness: SMS develops and implements robust emergency preparedness plans, equipping your ASC to respond effectively to various emergency situations and ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
• Infection prevention: Our infection prevention services include the development and monitoring of protocols to minimize infection risks, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
• QAPI program: We design and manage Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs, driving continuous improvement in the quality of care your ASC provides.
• Incident reporting: SMS establishes efficient incident reporting systems, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of incidents, facilitating root cause analysis, and promoting corrective actions.‍
• Peer review:We coordinate peer review processes, fostering a collaborative environment where clinicians can evaluate and improve each other's performance, enhancing overall care quality.