Welcome to ACHC Hospital Accreditation
Supporting Your Success Is Our Goal
Make the accreditation choice that puts the needs of your staff and patients first. Choose ACHC. With more than 25 programs, ACHC has a breadth of experience and expertise to meet the accreditation needs of hospitals of all sizes.
Our clients regularly achieve:
- Magnet Recognition
- National Hospital Rating Systems
- Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
- Safety and Quality Recognition
- Healthgrades Awards
What Sets ACHC Apart
ACHC is more than just an accreditor. We’re your partner invested in your success. We work closely with you to support your goals, assist you in optimizing operations, and help you thrive in a competitive market.
Budget-Friendly, Premium Customer Care
Spend less money on fees compared to other AOs. Get the outstanding customer service you need to succeed.
Less Stressful
Surveys
Cut through the complexity with clear and concise standards and access to clinical and life safety experts.
Resources to Empower Your Staff
Enjoy complimentary webinars with healthcare experts. Access reasonably priced tools and educational events.
A Smooth
Transition
Achieve a successful first survey. We focus on providing guidance instead of finding fault.
Providing Value As We Meet Your Needs
Show your community, staff, patients, and payors your commitment to continuous improvement and outstanding patient care. We’ll help you get it done.
Answers to Your Questions
Ask away! Your team’s engagement is critical to trust and quality improvement:
- Questions demonstrate your engagement.
- Questions are encouraged at any time – before, during, and after the survey – and never result in punitive findings.
- Questions support a culture of knowledge-sharing, and ACHC offers ongoing, program-dedicated, complimentary support.
A Meaningful Survey Experience
ACHC’s educational – and never punitive – approach starts before the survey with a variety of resources and continues during the survey with our professional ACHC Surveyors.
- Our qualified, approachable ACHC Surveyors serve in peer roles that match up to your organization and include physicians, nurses, and life safety experts.
- ACHC Surveyors are consistent and professional, and they understand there is more than one way to meet an ACHC Standard.
- And ACHC Surveyors are eager to share best practices to help your organization find ways to raise the bar on quality.
A Smooth Transition
ACHC ensures a smooth transition, whether your organization is coming to us from the state or another accrediting organization. You’ll know your costs upfront, with no surprise fees.
- We start with Scheduled Survey Readiness video sessions (60 minutes each) with our Standards Interpretation Team and a Life Safety Specialist to onboard organizations.
- We offer complimentary access to our proprietary onboarding tool, which is designed to identify gaps in committee structures, policy review, and training requirements.
- If initial conversations reveal additional topics to cover, virtual sessions specific to readiness and standards interpretation are available at no charge.
- Throughout the process, you’ll have our updated transition guide to follow.
Download Our Transition Resource
Ready to make the accreditation process smoother? Our Comprehensive Transition Resource is your guide to a seamless transition. This valuable resource includes tips on preparing for accreditation before the survey even starts and insights into what to expect when you first partner with us.
Experience the ACHC Difference
See why hospitals rely on ACHC. Call (855) 937-2242 or email customerservice@achc.org for more information.
Ready to see our superior customer service in action? Schedule an appointment with Pearl Darling, Director of Strategic Partnerships, to learn how ACHC can tailor the transition process to your organization’s needs.