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…
Care Plans Drive Behavioral Health Progress
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Behavioral Health
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
Meet the Team: Kelly Jones, LPC, BC-TMH, NCC
Kelly Jones is a surveyor for the ACHC Behavioral Health Program. She has over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive mental health services to diverse…
Behavioral Health Deficiencies Tied to Documentation Issues
From prevention services to residential treatment, documentation is vital to protect vulnerable clients and support risk management for behavioral health organizations…
Update to ACHC Standards
ACHC Standards for 2025 have been reviewed and minor changes made to reflect the goals of safe, high-quality, person-centered care that…
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?
Why Your Accreditation End Date Matters
Achieving accreditation is regarded as one of the key benchmarks for measuring the quality of an organization. Once initial accreditation is achieved, it is not permanent and must be maintained and renewed to ensure continued compliance. ACHC Accreditation is valid for a 36-month time period but preparation for renewal should begin at least nine months before the expiration date. Resources are available to help you prepare.
Why It Matters to Maintain Personnel Records
Maintaining personnel records for staff members is required to achieve ACHC Accreditation and meet applicable state and federal regulations.