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Palliative Care, Part 1: What and Why?
My organization provides home health, hospice, and palliative care services across 14 counties in central Indiana.
A Win for ACHC Is a Win for Respiratory Patients
We’re always looking for opportunities to create services that add value for those on the front line of patient care. Last year, ACHC’s DMEPOS Accreditation Program launched a Distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient Management, and we recently learned that the distinction has been recognized by HME Business as a winner in its 2021 New Product Awards.
Infection Control in the Sleep Lab, part 2
Everyone who works in a sleep organization has responsibility for preventing and controlling infection. When a surveyor assesses a sleep lab, they will review the policies, then assess staff understanding of the program and seek evidence of effective implementation.
Infection Control in the Sleep Lab, part 1
While COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of infection control in sleep centers, the issue should always be an organization-wide priority. An effective infection control program identifies risks, defines mitigation efforts, and measures results. Whether in a hospital-based sleep lab with multiple beds, an independent diagnostic testing facility, or a physician-run lab, infection control is essential to improving patient safety and quality of care.
5 Ways to Achieve Good “Website Manner”
Bedside manner establishes the caring connection between the patient and provider. As telehealth and digital solutions take hold, and providers adopt these virtual strategies in their practice, the necessity for effective “website manner” grows.
Igniting a Virtuous Cycle
Receiving accreditation or a specialty distinction or certification is an achievement worth promoting. Sharing the meaning of accreditation and news of your recognition by ACHC can start a cycle of positive engagement within your organization that extends outward into the communities you serve.