Become a Certified ASF Coordinator

The Accreditation Coordinator manages the quality improvement process for a registered facility. This is a professional role with a public credential, a defined scope, and real accountability.

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What a Coordinator Does

• Operates the ASF self-assessment tool on behalf of the facility
• Submits all quarterly reports with evidence declarations
• Maintains the facility’s evidence file
• Coordinates between the facility, the Monitor, and ASF
• Submits and tracks the Improvement Plan each quarter
• Communicates with the Director to obtain quarterly and annual sign-offs

What a Coordinator Does Not Do

• Conduct independent verification of any criterion
• Sign as the Responsible Person or Director
• Select, hire, or influence the Monitor’s appointment
• Make any accreditation claim on behalf of the facility

Internal vs External Coordinator

	Internal	External
Employed by	The facility	Independent — serves multiple facilities
Typical role	Quality manager, nurse, administrator	Consultant, healthcare quality professional
Scope	One facility	Multiple facilities (disclose to ASF if >5)
Contract	Employment contract	Service contract — copied to ASF at engagement

Certification Pathway

1. Training: Complete ASF Coordinator Training — 8 hours per facility type, online, delivered in your national language via ASF Academy
2. Examination: Pass the ASF Coordinator Examination with a minimum score of 80%
3. Credential issued: AC-XXXXX — unique credential number, valid 3 years, listed in ASF public registry
4. Renewal: Every 3 years — 4 CPD hours plus re-examination

Conflict of Interest Rules

• Cannot be the Monitor for the same facility in the same or preceding cycle
• Cannot have a financial interest in the facility if serving as an external Coordinator
• The Coordinator cannot recommend, hire, or influence the Monitor’s selection — both are engaged under separate contracts

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