ACHC + ISO = Quality Confirmed
What it is and why it matters.
What is ISO?
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s leading developer of International Standards. ISO is a non-governmental federation of the national standard-setting bodies, and its purpose is to facilitate and support worldwide trade and commerce. ISO does this by developing standards that people everywhere recognize and respect.
ACHC’s quality is verified
The ACHC and ACHC International Quality Management System are certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards.
ACHC achieved initial certification for our Quality Management System in 2004 and ACHC International’s certification was added in 2017. ISO standards specify requirements for high-quality products, services, processes, systems, and managerial practices. ACHC participates in an annual site visit by an ISO registrar, which has resulted in continuous certification as a symbol of our commitment to quality.
Learn more about the ISO 9001:2015 system requirements.
Why ISO Certification Matters
Ensuring fidelity to exceptional quality sets ACHC apart from other accreditation organizations and so does our ISO certification. Our job is to ensure the quality of standards among the providers we serve, and it’s imperative that we, too, show our unwavering commitment to quality and customer service. The best way to prove our quality is to through ongoing recognition from the organization known as the international benchmark.
What you gain
Clear Standards
Structured to align with a quality improvement cycle:
Policies (Plan) – What you intend to do
Implementation (Do) – How your policies come to life
Evaluation (Study) – How you assess your results
Correction/Communication (Act) – How you implement and educate on change
Consistent interpretation
Program staff and surveyors undergo continuous training to ensure current, accurate standards interpretation that also aligns with applicable state and federal regulations.
Dedicated quality resources
ACHC’s internal Quality and Regulatory Team ensures that documentation is standardized, current, and accurate. They also are accessible to support customer organizations when questions arise.
Setting the bar is what we do.
Achieving and maintaining ISO certification demonstrates how high we reach.