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The Comprehensive Assessment in Home Health
A comprehensive assessment is a critical first step in developing an individualized plan of care for home health patients.
Meet the Team: Amy Antonacci, MSN, RN
Amy Antonacci, MSN, RN, is a Senior Standards Interpretation Specialist for ACHC Hospital Accreditation (Acute Care and Critical Access). She also…
Credentialing: An ASC Expert’s Perspective
It’s no secret that we believe our experts are the best around. When publications reach out to ACHC for guest articles…
Infection Control Breaches in Home Health
Infection control is a crucial area of focus during home health accreditation surveys. Surveyors assess written policies and procedures and…
Competency Assessments for Home Care Personnel
Home care agencies provide services that range from companion/homemaker support to skilled care and specialized therapies. The agency’s clients or patients…
Consumer Advertising and Compounded Medications
The increasing prevalence of direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising that creates demand for ancillary or “off-label” uses of medications makes PCAB accreditation a crucial factor…