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Meet the Team: Jeffrey Reses, R.Ph., HDDP
Jeffrey Reses, R.Ph., HDDP, has been with ACHC since 2011, first as a surveyor and now as a Senior Pharmacy Clinical Liaison. He has over 43 years…
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…
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…
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…
Renal Dialysis Standards Unchanged in 2025
No changes are being made to Renal Dialysis Accreditation Standards in 2025. ACHC annually reviews all program standards and makes periodic revisions to keep you up to date on industry best practices.
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Hospital Physical Environment and Life Safety Standards
From a facilities perspective, protecting patient and staff safety are the hospital’s biggest priority. To ensure this safety, all aspects of the facility must be constructed, arranged, and maintained to meet a range of regulations.