About Us
A3L Helps You Stay Survey-Ready, Every Day
A3L Compliance is a specialized division of A3L dedicated to helping healthcare organizations prepare for and succeed in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) surveys and accreditation reviews. With a team that combines decades of experience in federal healthcare regulation, accreditation operations, compliance management, and technical systems development, A3L Compliance provides comprehensive support that ensures medical facilities are audit-ready, survey-ready, and equipped to meet the highest standards of quality and patient safety.
More Than Guidance – A True Partnership
When you work with A3L, you gain more than expert advice. You gain a committed partner who stands beside you every step of the way.
Whether you’re preparing for Medicare certification, maintaining accreditation, or improving daily operations, we provide the clarity, confidence, and support you need to move forward.
Our Approach
At A3L, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all strategy. Every healthcare organization is different, and so is every compliance journey.
That’s why we bring a collaborative approach—working closely with your leadership and staff to tailor solutions that fit your specific goals and operations. We act quickly, communicate clearly, and stay engaged from start to finish.
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings unmatched expertise across compliance, accreditation, and clinical operations. Monda Shaver, a former CMS Technical Director of Accreditation, has more than 30 years of regulatory and healthcare experience. She has overseen national accrediting programs, managed federal enforcement and oversight efforts, and guided accreditation bodies in meeting CMS Conditions of Participation. Her insight into accreditation and regulatory processes ensures A3L clients receive accurate guidance and practical solutions.
Monda Shaver, RN, BSN, MSHM
With over 30 years in nursing, accreditation, and regulatory leadership, Monda Shaver offers unmatched expertise in Medicare policy and accreditation standards. Her senior roles at CMS, AOA/HFAP, and QUAD A demonstrate her ability to guide complex compliance programs.
Brittany Cuchta
Brittany Cuchta, Technical Lead at A3L Compliance, develops secure, efficient systems that keep organizations audit-ready. With experience spanning healthcare, defense, education, and space, she specializes in CMS regulatory requirements, accreditation, and federal oversight.
Kevin Gladwell
Kevin Gladwell brings 10+ years of federal contracting and healthcare compliance expertise to A3L. In business development and Section 508 review, he bridges technical standards and healthcare operations to deliver compliant, accessible, and effective solutions.
Brittany Cuchta
Brittany Cuchta is the Technical Lead at A3L Compliance, where she develops and manages the systems, processes, and reporting structures that keep compliance operations secure, efficient, and audit-ready. She specializes in building technology frameworks that support accreditation, oversight, and documentation, ensuring organizations can meet CMS regulatory requirements and other federal compliance standards.
Brittany’s career spans healthcare, defense, education, and space sectors, with a strong emphasis on compliance and regulatory alignment. She began in higher education, where she implemented processes that safeguarded student records and aligned with FERPA, accreditation standards, and federal reporting obligations. She then advanced to healthcare compliance at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), where she played a key role in the oversight of the Life Safety Code and Hospice Survey Programs. In this role, Brittany designed and implemented SharePoint platforms with embedded audit trails, automated workflows, and access controls. These systems strengthened CMS’ ability to monitor survey readiness, enforce Conditions of Participation, and ensure healthcare facilities met national accreditation and safety standards.
Her expertise extends beyond healthcare into federal agencies such as NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). At NASA, she supported compliance-driven initiatives for artificial intelligence, ensuring technical projects adhered to federal oversight standards. At DLA, she guided knowledge management, web governance, and structured reporting, aligning technical operations with regulatory requirements and contracting officer expectations.
Brittany holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, which she applies to designing logical, scalable systems that simplify regulatory complexity. Across every role, she has focused on reducing compliance risk, strengthening audit documentation, and ensuring operational accountability.
At A3L, Brittany continues to integrate compliance expertise with technical leadership, providing clients with reliable, practical solutions that stand up to CMS, accreditation bodies, and federal oversight.
Kevin Gladwell
Kevin Gladwell brings more than a decade of federal contracting experience and a strong foundation in healthcare, accreditation, and compliance. At A3L Compliance, he plays a dual role in Business Development and Section 508 review, where he supports proposal development, evaluates opportunities, and builds relationships with government agencies and industry partners. He also ensures all deliverables meet accessibility and regulatory requirements, keeping compliance and quality at the forefront of every project.
Kevin’s work is deeply connected to accreditation and compliance efforts. He has extensive experience aligning project deliverables with federal healthcare standards, accessibility mandates, and regulatory frameworks. By bridging clinical operations knowledge with contracting expertise, he helps clients strengthen their compliance posture while supporting accreditation readiness. His understanding of both the technical and operational sides of healthcare allows him to advise on solutions that improve documentation, system performance, and regulatory adherence.
Before joining A3L, Kevin served as a Test Lead on major contracts for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Defense (DoD). In this capacity, he managed testing teams, coordinated with program managers, and oversaw system validation to confirm requirements, performance, and security—critical functions tied directly to compliance and accreditation standards. Earlier in his career, he worked in healthcare operations at WVU Medicine, where he trained physicians and staff on new electronic charting systems and conducted medical record audits. This work improved clinical accuracy, enhanced operational efficiency, and supported compliance with healthcare documentation and reporting standards.
Kevin’s career reflects a consistent focus on detail, collaboration, and results. His ability to connect technical requirements, accreditation standards, and clinical operations ensures that A3L delivers solutions that are compliant, accessible, and impactful for both government and healthcare partners.
Monda Shaver RN, BSN, MSHM:
Monda is an accomplished healthcare professional with a wealth of experience in regulatory, managerial, clinical, and information technology roles. With a nursing career spanning over three decades, Monda has demonstrated expertise in Federal Medicare policy and regulations, particularly in relation to Accrediting Organization (AO) requirements for various healthcare programs. She holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from Touro University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan. Monda’s extensive experience and dedication to improving healthcare standards nationwide ensure that our clients receive the highest quality of service and expertise.
Monda’s accreditation and regulatory background includes serving as the Director of Accreditation Operations at the American Osteopathic Association/Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (AOA/HFAP) in Chicago, IL. In this role, Monda oversaw standards interpretation, account management, surveyor education and performance, and quality/patient safety staff. She was responsible for all interactions with CMS and ensuring organizational compliance. Monda’s leadership in designing and implementing a computerized survey process system and developing new healthcare standards for various facility types directly benefited clients and staff by enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of accreditation processes.
Monda left AOA/HFAP after being recruited by staff at CMS in Baltimore, MD, to assist in the oversight of all AOs. During her tenure at CMS as the Technical Director of Accreditation, she led the National Accrediting Organization Programs Enforcement & Oversight program, interacting with all CMS-approved national accreditors on a routine basis. She was responsible for the review, analysis, and final approval decisions of AO accreditation programs and standards to ensure they met or exceeded CMS’ requirements. Monda’s role as the point of contact for accreditors, providing technical guidance for program and regulatory questions and issues, ensured that clients received accurate and timely information. Her work in conducting analytical studies and developing operational policies and procedures further contributed to the reliability and effectiveness of accreditation programs.
After retiring from CMS, Monda held the position of Chief Regulatory Officer / Chief Program Officer at The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (QUAD A) in Highland Park, IL. She managed relationships with various domestic and international regulatory bodies, facilities, and surveyors. Monda oversaw operations for accreditation, compliance, scheduling, and clinical teams, including finalization of survey reports, the acceptance of plans of correction, and the award of accreditation. Monda’s assistance in the development and implementation of an online platform to capture facility and survey data also provided clients with a streamlined and user-friendly system for managing their accreditation needs.
Monda continues to leverage her unmatched regulatory knowledge and proven leadership to help organizations navigate the evolving healthcare landscape. Her work ensures clients receive accurate guidance, innovative solutions, and the highest level of support in meeting accreditation and regulatory obligations.
Your Partner in CMS Survey Readiness and Regulatory Excellence
Together, the A3L Compliance team blends regulatory depth, technical precision, and healthcare operations knowledge to deliver solutions tailored to the unique challenges of CMS survey readiness. Whether developing compliance frameworks, conducting documentation reviews, or designing audit-ready systems, A3L Compliance ensures clients receive the guidance, tools, and support they need to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence.
Ready to Partner with a Compliance Team that Truly Cares?
A3L is here to help you move beyond checklists and build systems that last. Whether you’re preparing for accreditation, maintaining certification, or strengthening everyday operations, we’ll stand beside you every step of the way.