The AAC chapter focuses on the complete patient journey, starting from entry into the hospital and continuing through assessment, care coordination, transfer, discharge, and handover. It emphasizes that the organization should clearly define what services it provides, make those services visible to patients and staff, and admit only those patients whose needs it can appropriately manage.

AAC also strengthens clinical safety by ensuring structured initial assessment, periodic reassessment, and continuity across departments and care settings. It includes requirements for laboratory and imaging services, quality assurance and safety processes, multidisciplinary patient care, discharge planning, and discharge summary documentation