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A Growth Mindset Approach to Managing Grievances
A grievance or complaint is a formal statement, either verbal or written, from a service recipient, advocate, or staff member expressing…
Completing a Comprehensive Assessment for a Hospice Patient
The April 2025 article, Excellence in Hospice Care: The Plan of Care, touched on comprehensive assessment as the critical first step…
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…
Reframing a “Dependent Status” Survey Decision
Your behavioral health organization applied for ACHC Accreditation, hosted an onsite survey, and has now received a decision letter indicating “Dependent Status.” What does it mean?
Minimize Variability to Maximize IDG Meetings
The plan of care is a dynamic document that directs the services provided by the hospice to meet the goals of the patient…
Performance Goals and Indicators for the Hospital’s Physical Environment
ACHC Standards are structured to align with a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) quality improvement framework. Within each chapter, standards identify…