Distinction in Telehealth

This distinction recognizes organizations offering telehealth services to patients.

• Supports safe, quality, remote care for patients

• Standards for the distinction are based on telehealth clinical guidelines developed by the American Telemedicine Association

• Complies with the highest national standards for optimum patient care, privacy, and safety

Distinction in Hazardous Drug Handling

This distinction recognizes organizations demonstrating a commitment to meet criteria set forth in USP Chapter < 800 > Hazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings.

• Standards aimed at protecting patients, personnel, and the environment

• One-day comprehensive, on-site evaluation

• Must be achieved in combination with ACHC or PCAB Pharmacy Accreditation

Distinction in Palliative Care

This distinction recognizes agencies providing community-based palliative care.

• Standards based on the National Consensus Project’s Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care

• Developed in coordination with a committee of industry leaders facilitated by Judi Lund Person, NHPCO’s Vice President of Regulatory and Compliance

• One-day comprehensive, on-site evaluation

• Provides a framework for providers looking to implement palliative care services

• Must be achieved in combination with ACHC Home Health, Hospice, or Private Duty Accreditation

Distinction in Oncology

This distinction recognizes organizations providing oncology medications.

• Developed in partnership with Community Oncology Pharmacy Association (COPA) to elevate the practice of cancer treatment

• Standards aimed at enhancing collaboration between physician, pharmacist, and patient; increasing safety measures for staff and patients; and containing cost

• One-day comprehensive, on-site evaluation

• Must be achieved in combination with ACHC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation

Distinction in Behavioral Health

This distinction recognizes behavioral health interventions that happen in home care environments.

• Standards incorporate research-based best practices

• Developed by nationally recognized industry experts and providers

• One-day comprehensive, on-site evaluation

• Recognizes quality care provided though integrating behavioral health interventions into home care services for patients with mental illness, substance abuse, and intellectual/developmental disabilities

• Must be achieved in combination with ACHC Home Health Accreditation