ACHC – General Info Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. www.achc.org 4700 Falls of Neuse Rd, Suite 280, Raleigh, NC27609 Email:customerservice@achc.org 919.785.1214 voice / 919.785.3011 fax Established 1986
ACHC – The Process Request ACHC Manual (Manual = Standards) Standards / Electronic or Printed Manual Utilize Self-Assessment to determine current degree of compliance Prepare for Survey utilizing standards Submit Application and Contract for Survey with application Deposit UNANNOUNCED SURVEY w/in 3-6 MONTHS FROM SUBMITTAL OF APP BE SURVEY-READY WHEN YOU SUBMIT APPLICATION! Submit PER w/ app (Preliminary Evidence Report = P/Ps, Financials, etc.)
ACHC assigns Surveyor Accreditation Fee is based on # of survey days No other fees; No annual fees! ACHC – The Survey # of on-site Survey days determined by: (1) # clients/patients per service, (2) # of locations to be surveyed, (3) # of employees Typical “Pharmacy” Survey = 1-2 days (additional days, if necessary, and charged for according to Survey Contract) Survey Conducted Conduct Interviews with staff and clients On-Site Review:personnel files, client records, budgetary information, policies and procedures, quality improvement plans, and operational and service delivery outcomes Scored at HQ – min. of 90% in each section and each scope of service evaluated *Accredited *Deferred (90 days to correct deficiencies / rarely means another survey) *Denial (<5% surveyed / cellophane still on CD program) Accreditation awarded for 3 years (start 1stday following last day of survey) ACHC may make unannounced on-site visit at any time during 3-year period and if in non-compliance, survey fees/expenses billed to you ACHC – Other Info Checklist to Success Preparation Guide Available Group Membership Discounts (on Manual & Preparation Guide ABC, McKesson, Cardinal + more ) Pre-Survey Checklists available to download in English & Spanish
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