AAHA has completed a comprehensive refresh of the accreditation standards to bring those benchmarks of excellence fully up to date for the first time in 90 years. Nearly 400 revisions were recommended to the 1,200 standards, of which more than 250 were implemented.
The range of revisions included updates to clarify language, streamline categories, as well as strengthen the focus on hospital operations, employee relations, and evidence-based best practices. The accreditation and reaccreditation processes will undergo no changes.
Source: AAHA Trends, September 15, 2025. Link.