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The ABC+D of Plans of Correction: A Practical Guide for OBS Leaders
Every accreditation survey that identifies non-compliance with an ACHC Standard triggers an immediate need for a Plan of Correction (POC)…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Excellence in Hospice Care: The Plan of Care
Individualized, holistic support is the foundation of quality hospice care and this depends on a well-structured and continuously updated plan of care. Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Hospice Standards together guide hospice providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.