Insights into Standards – for Your Healthcare Program
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Why ACHC Accreditation
ACHC Accreditation Standards were created by staff and industry experts to exemplify value, integrity, and the best in customer service. We use an educational approach to help you enhance the quality of services you provide and improve operational efficiencies. Our mission is simple: to deliver the best possible accreditation experience.
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Start preparing for accreditation now with 24/7 access to ACHCU—our educational division that offers an extensive collection of educational resources, including workshops, webinars, workbooks, and more.
The ACHC world is broad and full of ideas. Check out our blog to discover what’s top of mind.
Meet Record Requirements? New Form Simplifies Survey Prep
Client/patient records are a vital part of the accreditation survey process. When a Surveyor arrives for your on-site survey, your home care or home infusion therapy organization must provide several client/patient record reports during the opening conference. A new ACHC checklist (see details further down) is available to help you assess your organization’s compliance with client/patient record requirements.
Why Documenting Feedback Matters for DMEPOS Services
DMEPOS suppliers often are cited during a survey for failing to meet performance management requirements established by DMEPOS Quality Standards of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ready for CMS Changes?
New Medicare requirements for hospice certifying physicians become effective this May. The changes, included in the CMS FY24 Hospice Final Rule, are part of a CMS initiative to strengthen integrity and quality of care amid concerns over hospice fraud and waste.
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