title: ACHC, CHAP, or the joint commission: which one is for you?
abstract: Selecting the right accreditation organization is an important decision. This month's column reviews the three nationally recognized accreditation organizations, and examines their standards and survey activities. Factors home care organizations should consider when choosing an accreditation body are presented to facilitate knowledgeable decision making.
authors.affiliation: Glory Health Systems, Weaverville, NC, USA. slevi@mindspring.com
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Levi
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000592:standards*; D006699:Home Care Services; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States