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Privacy and Safety: Identify Patients At Risk
Patients have the right to receive care in a safe setting, and hospitals must identify patients who may be at risk of self-harm or harm to others. Maintaining a safe environment is a critical part of protecting patients and others
Hospice: Meeting Plan of Care Requirements
Your survey for ACHC Hospice Accreditation is an independent assessment that evaluates your hospice’s compliance with recognized national standards for quality and safety.
Home Care: Meeting Requirements for Your Plan of Correction
Nearly all organizations surveyed for accreditation are cited for deficiencies. To address deficiencies, an organization must develop an effective Plan of Correction (POC) and submit it to ACHC before a final accreditation status is determined. This is the final step in the accreditation survey process.
Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 PHE
On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 national emergency and Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023. What does this mean for health care provider and supplier organizations that have come under CMS blanket waivers and enforcement discretion?
Bridging the Gap of Oral Care Access
Mobile dentistry is increasingly gaining acceptance for the value and flexibility it offers dental practices and patients.
Hospice: Preparing for Survey Interviews Can Ease Concerns
Your survey for ACHC Hospice Accreditation is an independent assessment that evaluates your hospice’s compliance with recognized national standards for quality and safety.