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Home Care: Meeting Requirements for Your Plan of Correction
Nearly all organizations surveyed for accreditation are cited for deficiencies. To address deficiencies, an organization must develop an effective Plan of Correction (POC) and submit it to ACHC before a final accreditation status is determined. This is the final step in the accreditation survey process.
COVID-19 Tests Recalled and Others Approved; Cholera Review Urged
COVID-19 tests and cholera testing remain current topics. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a bulletin about a COVID-19 test recall and has approved four more at-home antigen tests.
Bridging the Gap of Oral Care Access
Mobile dentistry is increasingly gaining acceptance for the value and flexibility it offers dental practices and patients.
FDA and CDC Provide Updates for Monkeypox, COVID-19, and Ebola Testing
Federal agencies offer guidance on collecting, transporting, and shipping specimens for Ebola testing and ensuring authorized, valid, and ever-advancing tests for monkeypox and COVID-19 are available for use.
Home Health: Preparing for Survey Interviews Can Ease Concerns
Your survey for ACHC Home Health Accreditation is an independent assessment that evaluates your agency’s compliance with recognized national standards for quality and safety.
Home Care: Do Your Part for a Successful Survey
Your survey for ACHC Home Care Accreditation is a collaborative effort between the Surveyor and your agency. Each is responsible for performing certain duties to collectively ensure a successful survey experience.