ACHC has revised Acute Care Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Standards.
The revisions became effective January 1, 2026.
Download useful resources below.
Acute Care Hospital Accreditation Updates
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2026 Accreditation Requirements for Acute Care Hospitals Effective 01.01.2026
Changes for 2026
Acute Care Hospital Standards Crosswalk 2025-2026, #1 | Chapters 28 and 33
Chapter 28 | Obstetric Services (NEW)
Chapter 33 | DPU Physical Rehab (change at 33.01.05)
Acute Care Hospitals Standards Crosswalk 2025-2026, #2 | Chapters 10 and 30
Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Updates
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2026 Accreditation Requirements for Critical Access Hospitals Effective 01.01.2026
Changes for 2026
Critical Access Hospital Standards Crosswalk, 2025-2026, #1 | Chapters 06 and 12
Chapter 6.11 | Obstetric Services (NEW)
Chapter 12 | DPU Physical Rehab (change at 12.02.05)
Critical Access Hospitals Standards Crosswalk 2025-2026, #2 | Chapters 07 and 08