CABC Accreditation Process
CABC-Accreditation involves an extensive review of all aspects of business and clinical operations of the applicant center.
Please plan ahead and engage with CABC accreditation at least 6 months before your desired site visit month.
- When you pay the 1st half of the Initial Registration fee, your center will acquire all the materials needed for accreditation and gain access to the CABC Resource Center with trainings, sample forms, articles, and newsletters
- When you pay the 2nd half of the Initial Registration fee, your center can schedule a specific date for your site visit with the CABC Office
Start your Journey to Accreditation
Step 1: Review the current CABC Indicators
Your first step is to read and review the relevant Indicators for your center.
Need help navigating the CABC Freestanding Birth Center Indicators? Take this training module:
Step 2: Complete the Initial Registration Form
1-Yr Starting Point
A new birth center or alongside midwifery unit who has been open less than one year or has had less than 100 births would be applying for a 1 year accreditation with CABC.
3-Yr Starting Point
A new birth center or alongside midwifery unit who has been open more than 1 year or has had more than 100 births would be applying for a 3 year accreditation with CABC.
Initial Registration Form
Step 3: Sign the Accreditation Agreement
Everyone knows you take accountability seriously when you become accredited. At CABC, we know that optimum accountability is rooted in a rigorous dedication to learning in the pursuit of excellence. We ask you to sign CABC's Accreditation Agreement to establish expectations and requirements for working together.
Download to Complete the Freestanding Birth Center Agreement and send to Ad***@Bi**********************.org
Download to Complete the Alongside Midwifery Unit Agreement and send to Ad***@Bi**********************.org
CABC can also send a link to complete the Agreement electronically.
Step 4: Pay the First Half of the Initial Registration Fee
Please pay the first half of the Initial Registration fee via check by U.S. Mail, Credit Card with 3% fee, Bank ACH with a 1% fee, OR by AABC Foundation Grant.
If paying by AABC Foundation Grant, please attach it to the below form or forward your grant to Ad***@Bi**********************.org
Step 5: Register for the CABC Resource Center
Register to request access to the CABC Resource Center with step-by-step instructions for the Journey to Accreditation that includes Trainings, Accreditation Materials, Educational Articles, CABC Monthly Newsletter Archives and Sample Forms.
Download the Milestones for first time accreditation to view the overall timeline of the Accreditation Process.
NEW! Join Our Monthly Virtual Sessions with CABC
CABC offers 1-hour virtual sessions on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, hosted by our expert Accreditation Specialists. These interactive sessions provide an opportunity to get answers to your questions about first-time accreditation, reaccreditation, and more. We’ll also cover relevant topics based on the interests of those who join, ensuring that each session is valuable and informative.
Don't miss out—join us every month to stay informed and on track with your accreditation goals!
Please register ahead of time. If there are no registrants 24 hours prior, the session will be canceled.
Need help or have questions? Contact us!
Request fees for CABC accreditation at 877-241-0262 ext. 1 or ad***@bi**********************.org
Learn more about Birth Center Accreditation Support Grants from the AABC Foundation.
Book a One on One Phone Meeting with CABC
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