SURVEYOR
community care
ACHC Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation is required for organizations seeking Medicare reimbursement for the administration of infused medications. Standards ensure appropriate oversight, including physician involvement in the plan of care. Accreditation provides clarity in a complex care model, supporting safe, compliant, and coordinated service delivery. home infusion therapy
This year, ACHC brought home health and hospice surveyors together for onsite training and knowledge sharing. The sessions combined standards review with real-world insights from the field. With sessions led by ACHC experts, the training reinforced a simple idea: High-quality care is not supported by standards alone. It is supported by the people who apply them with consistency, judgment, and purpose. Improvement is deeply human work. When surveyors learn from one another, share what they’re seeing in the field, and align around practical education, that knowledge carries forward to the organizations they support. Continuing Surveyor Education
home care
Home care is built on relationships. Care is delivered over time, often becoming part of a client’s daily life and support system. ACHC Home Care Accreditation supports agencies providing non-Medicare, private duty services. Standards focus on documentation, coordination, and operational integrity, helping ensure care is delivered consistently and safely. Accreditation provides a framework that helps agencies strengthen processes while maintaining the flexibility that defines home-based care. associated distinction: » Palliative Care » Telehealth
hospice
Hospice care requires clarity, compassion, and coordination at every stage. ACHC Hospice Accreditation supports interdisciplinary care aligned with Medicare Conditions of Participation. This year, ACHC once again earned the maximum six-year renewal of deeming authority from CMS, confirming confidence in the program’s ability to meet national standards. As expectations evolve, ACHC helps organizations strengthen processes while maintaining focus
on patient-centered care. associated distinctions: » Age-Friendly Care » Palliative Care » Telehealth
palliative care
Palliative care focuses on supporting patients’ quality of life, at any stage of illness. ACHC Palliative Care Accreditation recognizes organizations delivering coordinated, patient-centered care that addresses physical, emotional, and social needs.
home health
ACHC Home Health Accreditation Standards align with the CMS Conditions of Participation. Distinctions provide additional quality validation for specialized services. In 2026, ACHC’s continued approval from CMS as a national accrediting organization— extended through 2031—reaffirmed the strength of the program. associated distinctions:
Available as both a standalone accreditation and a distinction, the program provides flexibility based on the scope of services. In a model built on advocacy and service coordination, accreditation supports consistency across every touchpoint. associated distinction: » Telehealth
» Palliative Care » Telehealth
» Age-Friendly Care » Behavioral Health » Outcomes
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