Accreditation Process and Logistics
Does NAEC plan to audit centers on 24/7 monitoring of EMU patients?
NAEC does not currently perform on-site audits but may require additional documentation for verification. The Center Medical Director must attest to the truthfulness of all information provided to NAEC for accreditation. NAEC investigates complaints and reports of centers not meeting requirements for accreditation.
Does NAEC have sample protocols I may use when developing protocols for my center?
Yes! NAEC has published several de-identified protocols that were submitted by NAEC member centers. Centers are welcome to use these examples when developing these policies for their own centers. You may access the sample protocols on the Accreditation Tools page.
How can I ensure that my patient reports are properly de-identified and satisfy HIPAA before I submit them to NAEC?
All patient reports submitted to NAEC must be properly de-identified. Centers will be notified if any protected health information (PHI) is found in a report and centers will be required to properly de-identify and resubmit all reports before their accreditation application can be processed. If your center does not [...]
Where can I find more information about the 2026 accreditation process?
More information is available on the Accreditation page under Steps for Accreditation. The Accreditation criteria for 2025 will be released in November 2024. The 2024 criteria can be found here.
What is the timeline for the 2026 accreditation process?
October 2025: Invoices for 2026 dues sent. November 2025: NAEC 2026 Accreditation Process begins: Center Annual Report and Box.com open for submissions. January 2026: Webinars to explain criteria and process. January 31, 2026: Deadline for completion of Annual Report, uploading of documents, and dues payment. February 1-15, 2026: Review [...]
My center has ABRET LTM EM+ accreditation. How does this affect the NAEC accreditation process?
Centers with LAB-LTM-Epilepsy Monitoring+ accreditation should indicate this on their Center Annual Report. These centers are not required to upload scalp or intracranial video EEG reports to Box.com.
Our center received three-year accreditation. Do we have to submit any documentation after the first year of this two-year period?
Centers with full three-year accreditation must pay their annual dues and submit the Center's Annual Report during the interim year. A center that does not pay membership dues nor submit the Center Annual Report during the interim year will lose its accreditation, will be removed from the NAEC on-line [...]
When can a center reapply for accreditation if it loses its accreditation?
NAEC reviews specialized epilepsy centers for accreditation once a year. Please contact NAEC at info@naec-epilepsy.org for more information on reapplying for accreditation.
Our center is currently accredited as a level 3 center. How do we apply to become a level 4 center?
A level 3 center can apply for level 4 center accreditation by completing the full accreditation process for the year. Provide all of the required documentation for a level 4 center and attest that your center meets the criteria for a level 4 center when you complete the Center [...]
I am new to the accreditation process. Where do I start?
You have come to the right place. As a NAEC member, you have access to a wealth of accreditation resources. The accreditation process occurs once a year, beginning in November and ending March 1st. Your center must become a member of NAEC by February 1st to participate in that accreditation cycle. [...]
