title: Preparing for CHAP Accreditation.
abstract: Many organizations are considering or have chosen to seek accreditation from the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). This article presents information about the program and strategies on preparing the organization and staff for accreditation. Look for a follow-up article on preparing for the accreditation site visit.
authors.affiliation: Community Health Accreditation Program, 39 Broadway, Suite 710, New York, NY 10006, USA. conniefineout@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Constance M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Fineout
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000592:standards; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D018574:Home Care Agencies / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D006278:Medicare; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States