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achc programs
Certification Programs Certification confirms quality in specific programs within an organization. These are programs treating a subset of the organization’s patient population. Generally, the program is of sufficient scope to require formal support from the organization’s governing body. The certification survey is limited to review of the specialty service and how it integrates into the organization as whole.
stroke
Hospitals seeking stroke certification can demonstrate to their community, local EMS, and/or state regulators the level of care that they can provide to stroke patients. options: » Stroke Ready Care is for centers that collaborate with community emergency services to meet the initial needs of stroke patients. » Primary Stroke Care programs can stabilize and treat acute stroke through the administration of tPA and other therapies. » Thrombectomy Stroke Care programs have the capacity to perform this procedure for ischemic stroke patients. » Comprehensive Stroke Care programs offer advanced treatment through neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology.
healthcare staffing services
This program confirms that your staffing agency meets recognized standards for credentialing, training, and evaluating competencies of healthcare professionals prior to placement, and tracking those placements. In an era of staffing shortages, third-party validation demonstrates your commitment to providing a solution.
long-term care dialysis
Unlike other ACHC Certification programs, Long-Term Care Dialysis requires ACHC Renal Dialysis Accreditation. Standards are designed to promote an elevated care model that delivers optimal patient safety and enhances the continuum of care and collaboration between the dialysis facility and the long-term care facility (SNF/NF).
Joint replacement programs seeking certification can demonstrate commitment to a multidisciplinary approach to continuous quality improvement in patient care. options: Advanced Joint Replacement is for organizations performing partial joint procedures with no or controlled comorbidities. Advanced Joint Replacement with Distinction is for organizations performing partial or total joint procedures on outpatients or inpatients. Comprehensive Joint Replacement is for organizations that perform high complexity, high acuity total joint replacements or revision procedures on inpatients. eligibility: » Advanced Joint Replacement - ASCs or HOPDs » Advanced Joint Replacement with Distinction – ASCs, hospitals » Comprehensive Joint Replacement - hospitals joint replacement Providers of noninvasive therapy for kidney stones and stones and masses in other organs use ACHC certification externally as verification of their standard of care and internally to ensure the consistency of practice and documentation that drive quality outcomes. options: » Advanced Lithotripsy lithotripsy » Comprehensive Lithotripsy
telehealth
Organizations that focus on delivering care and services through technology-based patient contact are eligible for Telehealth Certification. Telehealth is also available as a Distinction under Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health, Home Care, Home Health, Hospice, Palliative Care, and Renal Dialysis Accreditation. The choice of certification or distinction is based on whether the program stands alone or is a considered a service within an accreditation-eligible organization.
wound care
Treatment of nonhealing, complex, and chronic wounds requires multidisciplinary care. It can be delivered in outpatient or inpatient settings. Wound Care Certification signals quality to your community and offers recognition for your team’s skill, experience, and collaborative approach. eligibility: » Advanced Wound Care programs provide care for nonhealing, complex, and chronic wounds on an outpatient basis, including through mobile services provided in multiple locations through a corporate management structure. » Advanced Wound Care with Distinction is offered for hospitals providing inpatient wound care that may include hyperbaric oxygen therapy and/or outpatient wound services.
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