Maintaining complete, accurate, and accessible medical records for the defined retention period is a foundational responsibility for home care agencies…
Home Care
Meet the Team: Kim Karvelas
Kim Karvelas has been with ACHC since 2011. As a senior regulatory manager, she has extensive knowledge of federal and state requirements…
Raising the Bar in Home Care Accreditation
Surveyors find gaps in compliance. It’s their job to help you see what may have become obscured in day-to-day activity…
Accreditation Theater: The Illusion of Rigor in Healthcare Accreditation
In the post-9/11 era, the term “Security Theater” emerged to describe over-the-top yet ineffective airport security procedures designed more to make travelers feel safe than to actually increase safety. Today, healthcare accreditation faces its own version…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.