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Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation
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First things first
Infusion therapy as a standalone accreditation is specific to services associated with home-based administration of infused medication under the supervision of a registered nurse or pharmacist. ACHC holds “deemed status” for home infusion therapy (HIT), meaning that we have been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to validate eligibility for Medicare reimbursement for this service. These “deemed” surveys result in both accreditation and a recommendation for Medicare approval.
If your organization is a nursing agency providing this service, or you employ registered nurses to administer home infusion therapy, then you’re probably in the right place. Unsure? Contact Customer Care to talk through your business model and get started on the right path!
Welcome
Early in my career as an RN, I provided infusion services to home health patients. I later transitioned to a role consulting and educating new home health agencies offering home infusion patient services. These opportunities helped me understand the importance of trust in the relationship between the caregiver and the patient.
ACHC’s HIT team builds relationships based on a similar model of trust with our clients. We’ve seen all kinds of models for infusion services and we’ve helped dozens of organizations sort through regulatory and payor requirements to find the right accreditation to meet their needs.
We take great pride in our ability to understand and offer education to the organizations that seek our highly-valued approach to accreditation. We focus on quality patient care to help agencies build a culture of continuous improvement. It matters to us because it matters to your patients.
Becky Tolson, RN, BS
Manager, Survey Operations
The ACHC process: Steps to achieving accreditation
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- Get Started
- Presurvey
- Survey
- Post-Survey
- Decision
- All
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Information Form
Register to access the ACHC customer portal.
Application
Complete your accreditation application and submit deposit.
Verification / Scheduling
Your Account Advisor verifies application completion and advances to Scheduling.
Opening Conference
Surveyor introductions and finalized survey agenda.
Onsite Survey
Surveyor observations, interviews, and document review with ongoing Q&A.
Closing Conference
Surveyor general observations and findings.
Final Survey Report
Provided within 10 business days of the last day of survey.
Plan of Correction
Submit Plans of Correction (PoC) within 30 days of the final survey report.
ACHC Reviews PoC
- PoC accepted or revised (as needed)
- Final version submitted to the ACHC Review Committee for consideration.
Accreditation Decision
Letter sent within five business days of Review Committee decision.
Connect with our Team
We can help you get started
Information Form
Register to access to ACHC customer portal.
Application
Complete ACHC accreditation application and submit deposit.
Verification / Scheduling
Your Account Advisor confirms that your application is complete and advances it to Scheduling.
Opening Conference
Surveyor introductions finalized survey agenda.
On-site Survey
Register to access to ACHC customer portal.
Closing Conference
General observations and an overview of preliminary findings.
Final Survey Report
Provided within 10 business days of the last day of survey.
Plan of Correction
You submit Plans of Correction (PoC) within 10 days of the final survey report.
ACHC Processes Plan of Correction.
- ACHC reviews PoC
- Makes revisions (as needed).
- Final PoC submitted to the ACHC Review Committee for an accreditation decision.
Accreditation Decision
Decision letter sent within five business days of Review Committee decision.
Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation Services
Services
ACHC Standards—the requirements you must meet to achieve ACHC Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation—are designed to be relevant to the focus of your business model. ACHC will work in partnership with you to build a customized accreditation solution that begins with understanding the services you provide.
Home Infusion Therapy Supplier services involve the administration of parenteral medications via various accesses and ports provided by a qualified Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or skilled professional, as allowed by state regulations, specifically trained in these specialized services. These services are provided in the home. A Registered Nurse or Pharmacist is responsible for supervision of all HITS services.
Providers seeking to meet the CMS Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) to receive Medicare reimbursement for infusion nursing services provided in the home must be accredited under ACHC’s Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation program.
Ready to get started?
ACHC has developed a wealth of resources that lay the groundwork for a successful site visit. Listen as Manager of Survey Operations Becky Tolson describes a few tools built to instill confidence in your organization’s survey prep. To access these resources and others, visit your customer portal or connect with ACHCU.
Learn more by contacting our Customer Care team or start with our FAQs.
This video is part of a workshop hosted by ACHCU.
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