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Maryland Halts New Licenses for Some Behavioral Health Programs
A moratorium on new licenses for select behavioral health programs and services in Maryland took effect July 1, 2024.

Meet Record Requirements? New Form Simplifies Survey Prep
Client/patient records are a vital part of the accreditation survey process. When a Surveyor arrives for your on-site survey, your organization must provide several client/patient record reports during the opening conference.

New Survey Checklist Simplifies Record Preparation
Service recipient records are a vital part of the accreditation survey process. When a Surveyor arrives for your on-site survey, your organization must provide several service recipient record reports during the opening conference. A new ACHC checklist is available to help you assess your organization’s compliance with service recipient record requirements.

Survey Ready? New Checklist Simplifies Record Preparation
Patient records are a vital part of the accreditation survey process. When a Surveyor arrives for your on-site survey, your organization must provide several patient record reports during the opening conference.
A new ACHC checklist is available to help you assess your organization’s compliance with patient record requirements.

Updated Standards for Hospice, Renal Dialysis
Standards for ACHC community-based accreditation programs have been released for 2024 and are now available to download from your customer portal. While most standards are unchanged, updates were made to standards for two programs — Hospice and Renal Dialysis Accreditation.

Got Safety Plans? Waterborne Pathogens Can Spread Infection
As essential as water is to any hospital, this crucial element also can be a threat to patient safety. Waterborne pathogens – including multidrug-resistant organisms – can spread in seemingly innocuous ways. Having safety plans is essential.

Personnel Background Checks Enhance Safety
Clients and patients depend on you to deliver excellent services in a secure environment. Performing background checks on personnel validates your commitment to providing safe, quality care.

Preparation Key to Effectively Handling Emergencies
ACHC Standards and Medicare Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) require organizations to develop an emergency preparedness plan.

Reviewing the Most Common Home Care Deficiency
Home care agencies are often cited during an accreditation survey for care and services not being delivered in accordance with the client’s/patient’s plan of care, according to the latest The Surveyor newsletter published by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

Perform Lab Tests? CLIA Rules Must Be Followed
Healthcare providers that perform laboratory tests must meet CLIA requirements established by CMS. Learn more in the blog.