AAHRPP Releases Updated Evaluation Instrument

On January 3, AAHRPP released an updated version of the Evaluation Instrument for Accreditation. The latest version includes some minor edits and the addition of changes in the Department of Defense requirements according to DOD Instruction 3216.02. Also, the requirements on financial conflict of interest in the new DHHS rule were added to Element 1.6.B. The new rule goes into effect on August 24, 2012, and will need to be addressed in initial and reaccreditation applications received in 2012.

Revised versions of the application forms, instructions and guidances have also been published on the Web site. These application forms must be used for all applications submitted in 2012.