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Annual ACHC Standard Updates

Feb 27, 2019 2:11:32 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHC Today, DMEPOS, Home Health, Hospice, PCAB, Private Duty, Programs, Rx, Sleep

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On an annual basis, ACHC reviews the standards for each accreditation program to ensure relevancy. Generally the revisions are minor and include additions, deletions, and clarifications. The 2019 revisions were released February 1. All deletions and clarifications became effective February 1. New standards and additions to standards become effective June 1.

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Mapping Community Palliative Care

Aug 14, 2018 2:15:31 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHC Today, Hospice

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Palliative care is well established in U.S hospitals, with seventy-five percent of those with fifty beds or more reporting a palliative care program. Recognizing the needs of seriously ill patients and their families in all care settings, many palliative care programs are working to extend services in their communities – either by expanding existing hospital programs to other settings, or building new programs in non-hospital settings.  These programs provide palliative care in patient’s homes, nursing homes, doctor’s offices, and outpatient clinics, and are vital in reaching a patient population that would otherwise not be served through traditional hospital palliative care. However, little is known about the locations or extent of this community reach, or how these community palliative care services are staffed and structured to meet patient and family need.

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National Home Care & Hospice Month - Stories from Hospice in the Pines' We Honor Veterans Program

Nov 30, 2017 3:09:54 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHC Today, Home Health, Hospice, Uncategorized

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November is National Home Care & Hospice Month, and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) theme for this year is “It’s about how you live!”

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National Home Care & Hospice Month - Share Your Story with ACHC!

Nov 17, 2017 10:00:54 AM / by ACHC posted in ACHC Today, Home Health, Hospice

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November is National Home Care & Hospice Month, and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's (NHPCO) theme for this year is "It's about how you live!"

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Are You in Compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements?

Nov 10, 2017 3:52:39 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHC Today, Home Health, Hospice

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On September 8, 2016, the Federal Register posted the final rule Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers. Healthcare providers and suppliers affected by this rule must comply with and implement all regulations by November 15, 2017.

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An Interview with the 1st Provider to Achieve ACHC Distinction in Palliative Care

Jun 15, 2017 12:51:10 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHC Today, Home Health, Hospice

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This spring, Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care became the first provider to achieve Accreditation Commission for Health Care’s newly launched Distinction in Palliative Care. For Denise Watson, MVHPC executive director, distinction has made a world of difference.

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Maintaining Survey Readiness

Jan 23, 2014 4:50:49 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHC ACCREDITATION, ACHC Survey Readiness, Home Health, Hospice, Uncategorized

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Engagement is Everyone’s Job!

Sep 30, 2013 7:02:56 AM / by ACHC posted in Behavioral Health, DMEPOS, Home Health, Hospice, Podcasts: Survey The Expert, Programs, Rx, Sleep

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Special Edition of Survey The Expert Podcast: Federal News Radio

May 7, 2013 5:01:27 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHC, Behavioral Health, DMEPOS, federal news radio, federal tech talk, Home Health, Hospice, Podcasts: Survey The Expert, Programs, Rx, Sleep

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Getting Ready to Open Your Own Business? Make Sure You Answer Your Phone/Email/Social Media!

Jan 30, 2013 8:42:38 AM / by ACHC posted in ACHC, Business Plan, Customer Satisfaction, Home Health, Hospice

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Starting a business is tough, especially in this uncertain economy. If you are ready to take the next step in opening a Home Health, Hospice, DMEPOS or any other business for that matter, your best strategy is to first know what you are up against.  Anyone who has taken a “Business 101” class knows that roughly half of new businesses close within one fiscal year. But here are a few interesting facts to help shape your business plan:

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