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Accreditation. Certification. Distinctions. Education.
What’s new
Mastering Informed Consent
Questions posed during ACHCU’s monthly Coffee Chat live webinar often serve to reveal opportunities to extend education and develop additional resources for ACHC-accredited hospitals. In March 2025, the topic was medical record documentation.
Prepare for Sleep Standard Updates: Recording Sleep Studies using Video
On February 1, 2025, ACHC released revisions and updates to standards for Sleep Accreditation that become effective June 1, 2025. Most of these updates clarify existing standard requirements.
Home Health Plan of Care: A Continuous, Collaborative Approach to Patient-Centered Services
A well-structured plan of care is the foundation of quality home health care, ensuring that patients receive individualized care that meets their needs.
What we offer

Accreditation
validates that a healthcare organization’s policies, processes, and care delivery meet recognized standards for quality and safety using a comprehensive survey process conducted by ACHC as an independent third-party. Learn more.

Accreditation Distinctions
is based on a focused review and evaluation of a defined specialty service offered by an ACHC-accredited healthcare organization as measured against recognized standards for excellence in that specialty area.

Certification
is a focused review and evaluation of a defined program within a healthcare organization as measured against recognized standards for specialty care. Learn more.

Education
is what makes ACHC different. We surround you with resources for your success. ACHC experts in every program are passionate about offering actionable guidance and support.
Who we serve
We accredit and certify over 26,000 organizations across 27 programs.
By the numbers
ACHC organizations expect more because ACHC delivers.