Tag: accreditation commission for health care
ACHC develops distinctions for respiratory, custom mobility
March 2, 2021HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has developed two new distinctions for DMEPOS-accredited organizations to help them demonstrate their commitment to patient quality of life.
The Distinction in Clinical Respiratory Patient Management allows providers to demonstrate expertise in managing respiratory conditions, and the Distinction in Custom Mobility recognizes first-rate providers of custom mobility products.
“By offering these groundbreaking distinctions,...
ACHC educational program receives re-accreditationÂ
January 7, 2021HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care’s learning management system, HealthTrainU, was recently awarded a five-year reaccreditation from the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). To earn this accreditation, organizations undergo a rigorous review process that addresses the design, development, administration and evaluation of programs. HealthTrainU offers more than 300 courses through 20 content libraries. “HealthTrainU is...
ACHC merges with HFAP
October 21, 2020HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care and the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program are merging to form a single company. HFAP will operate as a branch within ACHC and, collectively, the organization will be known as ACHC. “Together, the combined services of ACHC and HFAP open possibilities for health care providers, affording them more choices and greater ease in meeting the accreditation and certification needs of their organizations,” said Jose Domingos, president...
ACHC adds accreditation
December 4, 2019HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has launched a mail-order accreditation service. Pharmacies that undergo this accreditation demonstrate compliance with standards that address: pharmacy licensure, shipping methodology, patient and employee safety, prescription intake and review, patient records and communication, personnel training, organizational oversight and ongoing quality improvement. “This accreditation will allow a pharmacy to demonstrate to their customers,...
ACHC launches home infusion accreditation program
November 7, 2019HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has launched a Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation Program. The new program looks at education assessment, medication review and the development of a plan of care provided by a nurse or healthcare professional during a home visit. Standards are similar to those for ACHC's infusion nursing and private duty infusion nursing services. "ACHC is dedicated to ensuring the highest-quality patient care as demands for home infusion therapy services...
ACHC renews partnership
February 13, 2019HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has renewed its partnership with Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care. Per the agreement, Rhode Island Partnership's members can receive special pricing on ACHC's home health, hospice, and private duty accreditation services, as well as discounts on ACHCU educational resources. “ACHC looks forward to continuing our partnership with Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care to offer their members resources and education that will empower...
Accreditation University starts 'new chapter' as ACHCU
January 16, 2019HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has rebranded its Accreditation University as ACHCU. The move is part of ACHCU's efforts to expand its service menu domestically and internationally, and will allow it to remain closely identified with ACHC, according to a press release. “We are excited to align our image and brand essence to the support we provide our customers,” said Greg Stowell, ACHCU's senior manager of education & consulting. “We are excited for this...
ACHC offers discounts to MNCHA members
September 21, 2018HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has partnered with the Maryland-National Capital Homecare Association to offer MNCHA members special pricing on its home health, hospice and private duty accreditation services, as well as discounts on educational resources, according to a press release. “ACHC is very excited to partner with such a great organization that cares so much about bringing education and value to their members,” said Matt Hughes, director, Business Management...
ACHC formalizes education division
October 1, 2015HME News Staff
CARY, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Health Care has re-launched Accreditation University as a division of ACHC to create a foundation for additional educational offerings. “The expansion of our educational products and services is a natural extension of our accreditation foundation, allowing us to leverage our expertise to better help providers achieve success,” said CEO José Domingos in a release. Additional products and services will be available through policy manuals, forms...
ACHC, DNV offer 'total accreditation solution'
October 24, 2013HME News Staff
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Accreditation Commission for Heath Care (ACHC) has teamed up with Norway-based DNV Healthcare to offer a “total accreditation solution” for hospitals seeking alternative accreditation, ACHC has announced. “We will leverage our individual strengths to provide hospitals with a superior total solution,” said Jose Domingos, CEO of ACHC, in a press release. ACHC provides accreditation for ancillary health services, including home health, DMEPOS, pharmacy and...