For behavioral health organizations new to ACHC Accreditation, being “ready for survey” can lead to uncertainty. Organizations may view survey readiness…
Are You Really ‘Ready for Survey’?
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Shannon Roberts
Care Plans Drive Behavioral Health Progress
ACHC Behavioral Health Accreditation Standard BH5-3A is short and to the point: “There is a written plan of care for each service recipient.” Required elements…
Ensuring Compliance in the Discharge Process
Effective discharge is more than a final step; it can affect a client’s outcomes. Improving discharge processes across clinical, operational,…
Developing Staff Competencies in Behavioral Health
A Growth Mindset Approach to Managing Grievances
A grievance or complaint is a formal statement, either verbal or written, from a service recipient, advocate, or staff member expressing…
Reframing a “Dependent Status” Survey Decision
Your behavioral health organization applied for ACHC Accreditation, hosted an onsite survey, and has now received a decision letter indicating “Dependent Status.” What does it mean?