All information related to epilepsy center accreditation can be found on NAEC’s Accreditation page. In addition, NAEC has provided centers with many tools to assist them in completing the annual accreditation process.

Accreditation Criteria and Process

• 2024 Full Accreditation Process and Instructions
• Accreditation Policy and Procedure Manual
• Rural Center Policy
• HIPAA Compliance: How to De-Identify Patient Reports

Sample Templates and Protocols

• Protocol #1: Examination of speech, memory, level of consciousness and motor function during and following a seizure. Sample Adult Protocol and Sample Pediatric Protocol
• Protocol #2: Measures to be taken if number, duration, or severity of seizures observed is excessive, including number or duration of seizures requiring physician notification. Sample Adult Protocol and Sample Pediatric Protocol
• Protocol #3: Medication reduction to increase seizure yield. Sample Adult Protocol and Sample Pediatric Protocol
• Protocol #4: Care of head-dressings and measures to prevent postoperative infections or other complications in patients studied with intracranial electrodes. Sample Adult Protocol and Sample Pediatric Protocol
• Protocol #5: Management of status epilepticus and seizures in hospitalized patients. Sample Adult Protocol and Sample Pediatric Protocol
• Order set: Seizure Monitoring Order Set
• EMU Policy: Sample EMU Policy