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Accreditation Deficiencies: The ACHC Sleep Expert Perspective
At ACHC we never miss an opportunity to provide education, so we were thrilled to be invited to appear on SleepWorld Magazine’s podcast.
Reaccreditation: A Pharmacy Expert’s Perspective
ACHC is proud to partner with Clearway Health to provide accreditation education and tips for compliance. We were thrilled to contribute a guest blog…
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…
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…
The Purpose and Value of Mock Patient Files
For a newly opened sleep lab, or one that has just begun offering a specific service, mock patient files provide…
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…
Temperature, Humidity, and Airflow in Your ASC Operating Rooms
Maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, and airflow in your ambulatory surgery center’s operating rooms isn’t just about comfort; it’s a critical measure…
Avoiding Medical Record Errors in Office-Based Surgery Settings
Maintaining comprehensive medical records is essential to safe, high-quality care that meets accreditation standards and HIPAA requirements, and would serve as…
Building an Annual QAPI Plan That Drives Results
In an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), a Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program is more than just a regulatory requirement.
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.