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Your Compliance Date and Reaccreditation
One of the most important concepts to remember is the compliance or readiness date you identified during the application process. When selecting…
Executive Commentary │ An Open Letter Regarding California Emergency Regulations for Licensing Hospice Agencies
To the California Department of Public Health, California State Senate/Assembly, California Attorney General, CMS San Francisco Location: As a nationally recognized healthcare accreditation organization…
Myth-Busting Hospice ‘Episodic Compliance’
Medicare certification and ACHC Accreditation for hospices both operate on a three-year schedule. While continuous compliance is expected throughout that period, some agencies…
Executive Commentary │ Addressing Fraud in Hospice Care
Hospice care is at an inflection point. More patients and families are choosing hospice as a compassionate, patient-centered approach to end-of-life care. At the same time,…
Hospice Medication Profiles: Why Listing Infusion Flushes Matters
Clear and comprehensive clinical documentation is vital to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and survey readiness in hospice. A recurring question…
Medical Record Management Supports Quality Hospice Care
Medical record management is a common concern as hospice agencies balance regulatory requirements, accreditation compliance, risk management, and quality patient…