ACEP Emergency Department Accreditation Program

From Policy to Practice: Distinction Starts Here

ACEP'S Emergency Department Accreditation Program

New Applicants Accreditation Criteria (PDF)

ED accreditation isn't just a certification - it's a statement

The Emergency Department is the front door to the hospital—where lives are saved, critical decisions are made, and patient outcomes are shaped. Up to 40% of hospital inpatients and 70% of ICU patients enter through the ED. Until now, there has been little transparency for patients when choosing the best emergency care.

ACEP’s Emergency Department Accreditation Program (EDAc) establishes the highest standards for emergency medicine, ensuring that accredited hospitals provide superior patient care, maintain optimal staffing, and promote a safer, more efficient work environment. 

EDAc accreditation isn’t just a certification—it’s a statement that your hospital prioritizes the best in emergency care. Stand out as a leader in emergency medicine and give your patients confidence in their care.

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New Applicants / ApplicationsAccredited Sites List (PDF)

Leveling Up: Raising the Bar for Our Specialty

ACEP Accreditation Raises National Standards for Care

The first five emergency departments accredited by ACEP’s Emergency Department Accreditation (EDAc) program already agree on the value of accreditation, from ensuring quality and resources, to meeting and raising national standards for physician-led care.

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Vision and Value Proposition

The overall goal of accreditation is to elevate the practice of emergency medicine and the role of emergency physicians. Meeting accreditation standards can add value for patients, physicians, the emergency team and hospitals.

  • PATIENTS will be able to see the hospital and physician group’s commitment to providing quality care in an optimal setting.
  • PHYSICIANS and team members will work in fair, safe, productive and efficient working environments.
  • HOSPITALS will see market distinction through their commitment to the highest standards in emergency care.

Emergency Department Accreditation Podcast

 

Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP

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