When an ACHC Surveyor arrives at your agency, access to medical records should be among your first expectations for the survey…
Becky Tolson
Medical Records Impact Home Care Survey Outcomes
Maintaining complete, accurate, and accessible medical records for the defined retention period is a foundational responsibility for home care agencies…
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.
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…





