ACHC Home Care Accreditation operates on a three-year schedule, but that does not imply that compliance efforts should occur only when a survey is approaching…
Home Care Doesn’t Pause. Compliance Shouldn’t Either.
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Lisa Meadows
Why Last-Minute Compliance Efforts Fall Short
Medicare certification and ACHC Accreditation for home health agencies both operate on a three-year schedule. While continuous compliance is expected throughout that period, some agencies…
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…
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…
Completing a Comprehensive Assessment for a Hospice Patient
The April 2025 article, Excellence in Hospice Care: The Plan of Care, touched on comprehensive assessment as the critical first step…
Home Health Plan of Care: A Continuous, Collaborative Approach to Patient-Centered Services
A well-structured plan of care is the foundation of quality home health care, ensuring that patients receive individualized care that meets their needs.
Excellence in Hospice Care: The Plan of Care
Individualized, holistic support is the foundation of quality hospice care and this depends on a well-structured and continuously updated plan of care. Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Hospice Standards together guide hospice providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
The Home Care Plan of Care: Your Roadmap for Quality
Developing a plan of care that adheres to ACHC standards ensures that home care nursing services are delivered with efficiency, accountability, and compassion. By conducting thorough assessments, creating individualized care plans, continuously monitoring progress, and maintaining meticulous documentation, healthcare providers can enhance patient outcomes with consistent quality.