The Verification Criteria are reviewed by the Verification Committee each spring and are effective the following January 1. Burn Centers planning a site visit should consult the ABA website on a regular basis to stay current with the most updated criteria.
Verification Criteria
Evidence-based and expert consensus standards that establish a threshold for high quality burn care.
Verification Criteria as of October 1, 2019
Pre-Review Questionnaire (PRQ)
Collects data on infrastructure, process, and outcomes, thereby providing a means to demonstrate how your center meets the above criteria.
Pre-Review Questionnaire Preview (PRQ updated in 2020)
Burn Center Guidance/Timeline for 2020-2021 Transition to New PRQ