Kim Karvelas has been with ACHC since 2011. As a senior regulatory manager, she has extensive knowledge of federal and state requirements in a variety of healthcare settings. She is passionate about providing excellent customer service and establishing clear lines of...
By: Susan Mills, RN, Senior Program Director Susan Mills worked more than three decades as a registered nurse serving home health and hospice organizations. In her current role at ACHC, she manages the teams who guide accreditation programs with a skilled nursing...
By: ACHC Posted: September 11, 2025In 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...
Posted: August 29, 2025ACHC Standards for 2025 have been reviewed and minor changes made to reflect the goals of safe, high-quality, person-centered care that drive accreditation.Standards that previously referenced “cultural diversity” have been updated to...
By: Becky Tolson, RN, BS Manager, Survey Operations Posted: August 5, 2025 In facility-based healthcare organizations, infection control is proactively managed throughout the environment. Providers of home care services address infection prevention through example and...
By: Becky Tolson, RN, BS Manager, Survey Operations Posted: June 13, 2025Home care agencies provide services that range from companion/homemaker support to skilled care and specialized therapies. The agency’s clients or patients should have confidence that tasks are...
By: Lisa Meadows, MSW, Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Posted: March 26, 2025Developing 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...
Why Your Accreditation End Date MattersAchieving 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...
Maintain Personnel Records with Our Free Checklist Maintaining personnel records for staff members is required to achieve ACHC Accreditation and meet applicable state and federal regulations. Your organization must keep records, and keep them up to date, for all...
Meet Record Requirements?New Form Simplifies Survey Prep Posted: June 11, 2024Required Client/Patient Records Client/patient records are a vital part of the accreditation survey process. When a Surveyor arrives for your on-site survey, your organization must provide...