Preparation Key to Effectively Handling EmergenciesPosted: August 1, 2023A disaster or crisis can happen any time. These natural or man-made events often occur suddenly, creating dangerous, unexpected emergency situations that require an immediate response....
Perform Lab Tests? CLIA Rules Must Be FollowedPosted: June 14, 2023Healthcare providers that perform laboratory tests must meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CLIA...
Standards Require Credential VerificationPosted: April 11, 2023Recent federal arrests in a scheme to sell fake nursing diplomas serve as a critical reminder to behavioral health facilities about the importance of verifying credentials for licensed personnel....
Securing and Releasing Confidential InformationPosted: March 20, 2023Federal law requires behavioral health organizations to implement safeguards that ensure the confidentiality of sensitive service recipient information. To minimize risk, ACHC Behavioral Health...
Meeting Requirements for Your Plan of CorrectionPosted: February 7, 2023Nearly all organizations surveyed for accreditation are cited for deficiencies. To address deficiencies, an organization must develop an effective Plan of Correction (POC) and submit it...
PI Program Key to Quality ImprovementPosted: November 16, 2023An effective performance improvement (PI) program gives your behavioral health organization a solid framework to continuously drive advancements in quality of care and business efficiency. As a valuable...
Do Your Part for a Successful SurveyPosted: October 6, 2022Do Your Part for a Successful Survey Your survey for ACHC Behavioral Health Accreditation is a collaborative effort between the Surveyor and your organization. Each is responsible for performing certain duties...
Behavioral Health ChallengesPosted: March 9, 2022The most frequently cited deficiency in Behavioral Health organizations is tied to security and privacy of protected health information (PHI). Surveyor findings did not indicate that organizations failed to...
Bedside manner establishes the caring connection between the patient and provider. As telehealth and digital solutions take hold, and providers adopt these virtual strategies in their practice, the necessity for effective “website manner” grows. How can you appear...