This is the Download Center for CAAS Accredited Agencies and Applicant Agencies.
The CAAS Standards Version 4.0 is the latest, ANSI-approved national standard for EMS accreditation, designed to elevate operational excellence, clinical quality, and organizational accountability. With a reorganized structure, expanded standards, and updates addressing modern challenges like cybersecurity, implicit bias, and employee wellness, Version 4.0 sets the benchmark for EMS agencies striving to achieve the highest level of care and compliance.
This comprehensive guide is divided into four sections—Administration, Clinical, Operations, and Special/Other Services—ensuring clarity and relevance for agencies of all sizes and service models. Whether you’re pursuing accreditation for the first time or updating to the latest standards, CAAS Standards Version 4.0 provides the tools and framework to succeed.
The CAAS Application for Standards Version 4.0 is a streamlined, user-friendly resource designed to guide EMS agencies through the accreditation process. Featuring a redesigned layout, the application consolidates all necessary documents into a single format, making it easier for agencies to prepare and demonstrate compliance with the latest ANSI-approved CAAS Standards.
With step-by-step guidance, crosswalk tools, and clear instructions for each section—Administration, Clinical, Operations, and Special/Other Services—this application is an essential tool for agencies pursuing or renewing CAAS accreditation under Version 4.0. This application is your roadmap to achieving EMS excellence.
Please note: the CAAS Application Version 4.0 includes the CAAS Standards Version 4.0
This essential tool is designed to simplify the transition process by:
- Mapping Changes: Linking each standard from Version 3.0 to its corresponding location in Version 4.0.
- Detailed Navigation: Helping agencies quickly locate updated or reorganized standards for easy implementation.
- New Standards Identification: Clearly identifying newly introduced standards for focused preparation.
This concise guide provides:
- A High-Level Summary: Highlights the major changes and updates in Version 4.0 compared to Version 3.0.
- Section Highlights: Explains the reorganized structure, new topics, and expanded standards, offering agencies a clear understanding of what Version 4.0 entails.