FALL 2013
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
NEW PATH TO ACCREDITATION
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I ACHC: A LOOK AHEAD
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I SPOTLIGHT ON THE PROVIDER
MILLENIUM HOME HEALTH CARE
INFUSION PLUS
SINGLE-SOURCE ACCREDITATION FOR HOSPITALS WITH ANCILLARY
SERVICES
ACHC is pleased to announce our partnership with DNV Healthcare. The leading
accreditor of US hospitals and health systems, DNV Healthcare is the only
accreditation organization that integrates ISO 9001 quality compliance with the
Medicare Conditions of Participation. Through this alliance, DNV and ACHC are
able to offer single-source accreditation services to large hospitals and health
systems seeking accreditation for both their hospital and ancillary services.
REDUCING YOUR RISK
ACHC HELPS YOU AVOID COSTLY
SANCTIONS, SEE PAGE 5
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I WELCOME ACHC CORPORATE
CUSTOMERS
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I PARTNER WITH ACHC
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I PROGRAM UPDATES
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I UNDERSTANDING DEEMED STATUS
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I HME PROVIDERS CONTINUE TO DO
MORE WITH LESS
ACCREDITATION GUIDE
TO SUCCESS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR MORE INFO
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I 2013 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
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I CERTIFYING THE ACCREDITOR
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