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Update to ACHC Standards
ACHC Standards for 2025 have been reviewed and minor changes made to reflect the goals of safe, high-quality, person-centered care that…
Avoiding Infection Control Errors in Home Care
In facility-based healthcare organizations, infection control is proactively managed throughout the environment. Providers of home care services address infection prevention…
The Comprehensive Assessment in Home Health
A comprehensive assessment is a critical first step in developing an individualized plan of care for home health patients.
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…
Infection Control Breaches in Home Health
Infection control is a crucial area of focus during home health accreditation surveys. Surveyors assess written policies and procedures and…
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…