How do I verify Achc accreditation?
If you need to verify that a provider is in this extension period, please call ACHC at (855) 937-2242. Acute Care Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Clinical Laboratories, Critical Access Hospitals and Office-Based Surgery Centers previously accredited under the HFAP brand can be searched here.
What is Achc?
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) is a United States non-profit health care accrediting organization. It represents an alternative to the Joint Commission and CHAP, The Community Health Accreditation Program.
How often is Achc accreditation?
Who is Nachc?
Founded in 1971, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) serves as the national health care advocacy organization for America's medically underserved and uninsured and the community health centers that serve as their health care home.
How is Nachc funded?
More commonly known as the “330 Grant,” funding for the Health Center Program comes from a combination of discretionary funding, appropriated by Congress each year, and mandatory funding from the Community Health Center Fund (CHCF).
What is community health and some examples?
Community Health Centers
Typical services include: Preventive and primary care services (including medical and dental checkups and condition management) Disease prevention (vaccinations, anti-smoking programs, and obesity screenings) Patient education (nutritional counseling, injury prevention, and disease information)
What is meant by community health?
The WHO defines community health as: environmental, social, and economic resources to sustain emotional and physical well being among people in ways that advance their aspirations and satisfy their needs in their unique environment.