HFAP is now ACHC

If you’re attending the American Hospital Association’s Leadership Summit in Seattle, stop by Booth 119 to chat with Patrick Horine and Deanna Scatena and learn what ACHC can do for your organization. With CMS deeming authority for nine programs and more than 20 accreditation and certification programs, ACHC is your single-source solution for hospital accreditation and beyond. Interested in learning more? We have free resources to get you started on your successful accreditation journey: https://achc.info/46ERrkN

Special pricing is now available for ACHCU Academy! Join us January 22-24, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, for more than 70 interactive, educational sessions for hospitals, home health and hospice agencies, and compounding pharmacies. Enjoy a beautiful resort setting and special discounts. Find out more at https://achc.info/3pt9g5K.

More Educational. We succeed when you succeed, and we’re committed to providing resources that support your efforts to attain and maintain ACHC Clinical Laboratory Accreditation. From webinars to informative emails, we’ll help you build your expertise as you work to provide better patient care.
Contact ACHC today, and let’s work together.

Early bird pricing still available! Get an edge on the competition and be among the first consultants to earn the designation of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Acute Care Hospital Certified Consultant.

Three training options allow you to enjoy efficient training designed with your busy schedule in mind. Live sessions begin June 29. Learn more and register: https://achc.info/45Icdj7

CMS plans to publish a final rule in the Federal Register on June 5, 2023: https://achc.info/3Jf0BKT. Implications for ACHC-accredited organizations will be shared as needed on a per program basis.

More Accessible. When you have a question, you need an answer. With ACHC, you’ll find helpful information through your customer portal, and you can always reach out and talk with a real person. Your ambulatory surgery center will even have a dedicated Account Advisor, not a random phone answerer.
Contact ACHC today at (855) 937-2242 or email [email protected] and let’s work together.

Get an edge on the competition and be among the first consultants to earn the designation of Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Acute Care Hospital Certified Consultant.

Three training options allow you to enjoy efficient training designed with your busy schedule in mind. Live sessions begin June 29. Register by June 7 for early bird pricing and materials access. Learn more and register: https://achc.info/3MyPk8U

Are your new hire's credentials legitimate? In an article in OR Today, ACHC's Samantha Hammond shares the critical importance of your organization's medical credentialing process. https://achc.info/3MxVy8Y

ACHC is your partner in healthcare excellence. With accreditation and certification options across healthcare settings, ACHC is your single-source solution.

Follow us to https://achc.info/43taI6o to learn more about how we can benefit you and your organization. And be sure to follow Accreditation Commission for Health Care for the latest news, events, and helpful information.

What a show! Thank you to for a great conference, and congratulations to Mary Beth Burst and Mary Ryan for being our lucky ACHC giveaway winners! They were just two of many attendees who got a preview of why surgery centers are choosing to partner with ACHC for their accreditation needs. If you did not have a chance to connect with us during the conference or you want more information, reach us at [email protected]. Hope to talk with you soon!

More Relevant. ACHC Surveyors are experienced industry professionals who understand the care and services you provide. Discover more at https://achc.info/3Wrchzm

Learn best practices. Review topics of common concern for a proactive focus on improvement efforts within hospitals. Find them here: https://achc.info/42SmGGz

For complex topics, extra information can prove helpful. ACHC is providing guidance for completing your ambulatory surgery center's Facility Demographic Report (FDR). Get more details on our blog, and download your quick reference guides today: https://achc.info/3pNmyd0

Congratulations to Tampa General Hospital for the strides they're making using AI to help stroke patients. ACHC is proud to certify their Comprehensive Stroke program. Learn more about their work here:

New AI technology comes to Tampa General Hospital Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital is one of only a handful in the state using the latest in artificial intelligence to help patients regain independence when it comes to occupational therapy.

Happy National Nurses Week! We appreciate you! Our recent podcast episode explores the challenges nurses face and the impacts nurses make on patients' lives. We invite you click the link below to watch the podcast and learn more about nurses' incredible dedication and sacrifices. Thank you to nurses everywhere for all you do!

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Attending the ASCA Conference and Expo in Louisville? Stop by booth No. 425 to speak with our accreditation team about your organization's needs. We are ready to listen.
The booth will feature a drawing, informational handouts, and customer success stories. We would love to hear what your organization has been up to and to answer your questions. We hope you can stop by and connect.

Incremental innovations can drive meaningful improvements and engage the abundant superpowers of your staff. Find out more in this Modern Healthcare article by Patrick Horine, ACHC Vice President, Acute Care Services.

Making incremental innovation your organization’s superpower When the hottest topic in healthcare is the downward spiral of provider burnout and staffing shortages, it’s time for healthcare organizations to adopt an improvement mindset with two complementary goals.

For complex topics, extra information can prove helpful. ACHC is providing guidance for completing your hospital's Facility Demographic Report (FDR). Get more details on our blog and download your quick reference guides today: https://achc.info/41YdfF5

ACHC announces the launch of a new accreditation service that empowers infusion pharmacy providers to achieve accreditation — without a clean room. Learn more at https://achc.info/42hHQxn

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) announces its partnership with Accurate Accreditation, a leading accreditation software solution for ambulatory surgery centers. Read more https://achc.info/44hbq7X.

We’re celebrating the laboratory professionals who bring precision, care, and expertise to laboratory practice. ACHC’s Tony Freeman shares his observations on laboratory leadership in the latest issue of MLO. https://achc.info/3H8J9pZ

Join ACHC in Louisville on May 17-20 for the ASCA 2023 Conference hosted by the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. Stop by booth 425 to learn more about ACHC services and talk about your specific needs with our expert team of Rommie Johnson, Associate Director, and Justin Bombach, Customer Care Specialist. See you there!

More comprehensive. Our standards address continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and effective operational practices. https://achc.info/3MR0jvY

Get expert guidance to enhance your organization with ASC Academy, ACHCU's series of 11 on-demand sessions for ambulatory surgery centers. Check out the program today. https://achc.info/41unJM4

Wishing you a glorious spring! ACHC will be closed from 3 p.m. ET Thursday, April 6, through Friday, April 7. We will reopen at 8 a.m. ET Monday, April 10. https://achc.info/3m84qsI

Annual polling consistently places nursing as the most respected profession for honesty and ethics. As individuals have weighed the personal toll of the COVID-19 pandemic against a career with undeniable rewards, nurses are increasingly a focus of the national conversation. This episode of Beyond the Standard looks at the career journeys of several individuals to find the common thread that keeps them passionate about what they do.

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Ready to take infection control in your operating room to the next level? Whether for a hospital or an ambulatory surgery center, these often-overlooked tips on scanning the surgical environment can help. Deanna Scatena, ACHC's associate program director for acute care and critical access hospital accreditation, shares practical applications in OR Today. Read more here

Value of Looking Up, Down, All Around In surgical practice, broadening awareness of environmental impacts on infection risk can be a game-changer.

Do you have enough secure and clean physical storage space to serve the needs of your surgical teams? When ACHC Surveyors ask that question at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, the answer too often comes as a resounding "No!” Richard Parker, ACHC's associate director for physical environment and life safety, answers your storage questions in an article in OR Today. Read more here

Storage Areas in Surgery Do you have enough storage space to serve the needs of your surgical teams? When ACHC surveys hospitals and ASCs, most answer that question with a resounding, “No!” Even single specialty surgical settings seem to run out of space as the equipment and supplies needed for procedures increase in qu...

Check out our latest ambulatory surgery center blog: "It's Always Time to Evaluate Quality and Performance." Read more about staying on top of your Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan.

It’s Always Time to Evaluate Quality and Performance - ACHC There is one essential plan that should be examined and implemented in the same fashion: Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI).

On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023. What does this mean for health care provider organizations that have come under CMS blanket waivers and enforcement discretion?

Read ACHC’s blog post for guidance on preparing for the new normal.

Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 PHE - ACHC On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 national emergency and Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023.