ACC.1.1 The organization has a process for admitting inpatients and for registering outpatients.
ACC.1.1.1 Patients with emergent, urgent, or immediate needs are given priority for assessment and treatment.
ACC.1.1.2 Patient needs for preventive, palliative, curative, and rehabilitative services are prioritized based on the patient’s condition at the time of admission as an inpatient to the organization.
ACC.1.1.3 The organization considers the clinical needs of patients when there are waiting periods or delays for diagnostic and/or treatment services.