American College of Emergency PhysiciansAbout the Process
What to Expect During the Application Process
Step 1
Pre-Application
Determine appropriate accreditation level for your institution.
Prepare documents for online application (see sample documents tab in FAQs).
Step 2
Online Application
Create a login and complete application via online portal.
Submit application fee.
Step 3
Award
Applicants will be notified of a decision within 8 weeks after submitting their application.
Criteria Outline
The following criteria outline the minimum standards for accreditation of a PACED-accredited ED in three levels. Institutions seeking accreditation will be required to submit a completed online application along with required documentation and an application fee. Submitted applications will be reviewed for completeness by ACEP PACED staff first, followed by a comprehensive evaluation by a team of ACEP-appointed physician reviewers.
Once the reviewer completes the evaluation, all applications must be approved by the PACED Board of Governors. Once approved, hospitals will receive an accreditation certificate.
Download: Preparing for PACED accreditation A Step by step guide (PDF)
