Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program

The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) is a not-for-profit organization based in Chicago. It is an accreditation organization authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. HFAP helps healthcare organizations maintain standards in patient care and comply with regulations.

HFAP offers accreditation programs for various healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinical laboratories, ambulatory surgical centers, office-based surgery centers, critical access hospitals, mental health facilities, and physical rehabilitation facilities. It also provides certification for primary stroke centers.

HFAP was founded in 1943 by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), a medical organization representing osteopathic physicians. Initially, HFAP focused on accrediting osteopathic hospitals to ensure appropriate training for osteopathic residents. In 1965, HFAP obtained status as an accrediting organization for participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Over the years, HFAP has accredited numerous hospitals in the United States. In 2015, ownership of HFAP was transferred from the AOA to the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS).

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