SURVEYOR
achc programs
Operations Nerd I started amassing nerd credentials early. I was a proud mathlete in middle school. I attended midnight book releases for the Harry Potter series. I am embarrassingly familiar with Lord of the Rings movie marathons. My undergrad degree is in mechanical engineering with a minor in math. I question any decision made without data. (As W. Edwards Deming said, “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.”) Before my senior year in college, I interned as a project engineer. I sat in a cubicle, surrounded by cubicles, and during that summer the man across from me retired. From his cubicle. So, I finished college and joined the United States Air Force. After officer training, aviator training, and specialty training, I spent six years flying 1,100 hours of reconnaissance through five deployments to four countries. Then I became a trainer for new graduates coming into the Air Force after college. Ten years in, my husband and I felt it was time to consider new opportunities. We used an algorithm to decide what and where. Housing, schools, and employment opportunities brought us to the Research Triangle. I joined ACHC in 2024 as a project manager. As I manage the launch of new
critical access hospital
Small but mighty, a CAH is often the heart of its community. ACHC’s accreditation program has 80 years’ experience in supporting these special hospitals, including those seeking initial CAH status. With limited resources, imagine what an accessible partner with deep regulatory, clinical, and operational expertise can mean for your organization.
associated certifications: » Cardiac Care — COMING SOON » Joint Replacement
» Stroke Care » Wound Care
Businesses of all sizes benefit from ACHC’s deep experience with medical equipment services. Standards align with the focus of each organization’s business. Expert surveyors bring integrity to the process. Distinctions add recognition for those that specialize beyond basic accreditation. associated distinction: » Clinical Respiratory Patient Management dmepos » Custom Mobility ACHC’s program focuses on mobile dentistry that provides access to dental services outside a typical dental office. Accreditation of this innovative service scrutinizes the quality of services delivered by a licensed dentist or dental hygienist working under the supervision of a dentist using specially equipped vehicles or portable equipment to bring care to the patient. dentistry
programs, my mind is very focused on issues in health care. My goal is to set ACHC up for the future in this increasingly data-driven world. Finding answers using applied mathematics and data science fit with my biggest interests: service and solutions.
Maggie Poulson Project Manager
home health
Agencies seeking approval to bill Medicare for nursing and other skilled services on an intermittent basis are eligible for this accreditation. Distinctions offer recognition for specialty services and provide additional validation of quality and a marketing differentiator for these agencies. associated distinction:
home care
» Outcomes » Palliative Care
» Telehealth
» Age-Friendly Care » Behavioral Health
Agencies offering “private duty” care provided hourly or by shift that may be covered by third party payors but is not eligible for Medicare reimbursement are eligible for this program. Distinctions add recognition for those that specialize beyond basic accreditation.
Home Care vs Home Health All home health is home care but not all home care is home health. Home health offers a broad set of services that are reimbursable by Medicare, ordered by a licensed provider, and usually include skilled nursing. Home Care Accreditation focuses on services provided hourly or by shift that may be covered by various payors, but is not covered by Medicare.
Organizations that employ registered nurses to administer infused medications in the patient’s home under the supervision of an RN or pharmacist, must have Home Infusion Therapy Accreditation to bill Medicare for this service. This accreditation also requires periodic physician review of the plan of care. home infusion therapy
associated distinction: » Palliative Care
» Telehealth
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