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Accreditation Theater: The Illusion of Rigor in Healthcare Accreditation

Accreditation Theater: The Illusion of Rigor in Healthcare Accreditation

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...

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The Purpose and Value of Mock Patient Files

The Purpose and Value of Mock Patient Files

By: Rachael Graham RCP, CRT, RPSGT Corporate Surveyor Posted: June 2, 2025For a newly opened sleep lab, or one that has just begun offering a specific service, mock patient files provide a way for the ACHC surveyor to assess the organization’s preparedness and...

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Why Your Accreditation End Date Matters

Why Your Accreditation End Date Matters

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...

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How Office Visit Notes  Support Sleep Care

How Office Visit Notes Support Sleep Care

How Office Visit Notes Support Sleep CareOffice visit notes from the patient’s referring physician/provider documenting the supporting symptoms associated with the patient’s need for sleep testing are critical to the client/patient record. They ensure accurate...

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How Survey Deficiencies Can Benefit Your Sleep Facility

How Survey Deficiencies Can Benefit Your Sleep Facility

How Survey Deficiencies Can Benefit Your Sleep FacilityBy Rachael Graham, RCP, CRT, RPSGT, ACHC Corporate Surveyor Posted: April 24, 2024 It’s natural to look at accreditation survey deficiencies as shortcomings or failures.  However, these challenges can serve as...

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Optimize Sleep Survey Preparations

Optimize Sleep Survey Preparations

Optimize Sleep Survey PreparationsPosted: September 18, 2024Surveys for ACHC Sleep Accreditation assess the quality of sleep labs, ensuring an organization’s policies, processes, and care delivery meet recognized standards for quality and safety. Preparing for an...

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