Medical record management is a common concern as hospice agencies balance regulatory requirements, accreditation compliance, risk management, and quality patient…
Medical Record Management Supports Quality Hospice Care
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Hospice
Meet the Team: Crystal Flynt, RN, BSN
For four decades, Crystal Flynt has focused on home health and hospice. She joined ACHC in 2011 as a full-time surveyor and…
Tackling Hospice Accreditation Challenges
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…
Completing a Comprehensive Assessment for a Hospice Patient
The April 2025 article, Excellence in Hospice Care: The Plan of Care, touched on comprehensive assessment as the critical first step…
Minimize Variability to Maximize IDG Meetings
The plan of care is a dynamic document that directs the services provided by the hospice to meet the goals of the patient…
Excellence in Hospice Care: The Plan of Care
Individualized, holistic support is the foundation of quality hospice care and this depends on a well-structured and continuously updated plan of care. Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Hospice Standards together guide hospice providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
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.