El Paso Emergency Room Achieves AAAHC Accreditation

El Paso, TX – May 30th, 2024 – El Paso Emergency Room has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this emergency room from many other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety.

Status as an accredited organization means El Paso Emergency Room has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by AAAHC. More than 6,600 ambulatory healthcare organizations across the United States are currently accredited by AAAHC.

1095 Strong is a transformational movement and call to action spearheaded by the AAAHC to equip ambulatory leaders with the best of what they need to operationalize quality practices. The three-year, or 1,095-day, period between accreditations is a critical time when ambulatory health organizations, with help from proven experts, can develop the kind of everyday habits that enable leaders in the industry to provide the utmost quality care to their patients. Organizations, such as El Paso Emergency Room, that earn AAAHC Accreditation embody the 1095 Strong, quality everyday philosophy, an ongoing commitment to high-quality care, and patient safety.

While the onsite survey is an important component of the process, ongoing compliance, and continuous improvement are part of the accreditation maintenance mindset that a facility should integrate into its daily activities long after the survey has been completed. The intent of accreditation is for organizations to adopt policies and procedures that fuel ongoing QI and self-evaluation every day.

El Paso Emergency Room is the first independent freestanding emergency room in El Paso to achieve accreditation, emphasizing a commitment to superior care.

Ambulatory healthcare organizations seeking AAAHC Accreditation undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by AAAHC expert surveyors—physicians, nurses, and administrators who are actively involved in ambulatory care. The survey is peer-based and educational, presenting best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.

El Paso Emergency Room was founded in 2016 by local board-certified emergency physicians. El Paso ER takes pride in delivering excellent emergency care services in both the East and West regions of El Paso. Our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare is reflected in our state-of-the-art facilities at two convenient locations.