What does ACHA mean in HOSPITALS

ACHA stands for Accreditation Compliance of Hospitals in America, which is a certification program used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in order to receive accreditation from their state Health Facilities Organization.

ACHA is important because it helps ensure that hospitals are meeting the highest standards of quality and safety when it comes providing medical care to patients. It also provides assurance that these same hospitals have been properly inspected, monitored, and certified for satisfactory performance by CMS.

In order to receive certification from CMS, hospitals must submit an application as well as documentation showing that they have properly completed various steps related to compliance with CMS regulations. Once the application has been verified and accepted, CMS will issue a certificate of accreditation that must be renewed on an annual basis.

The ACHA process is overseen by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). They are responsible for ensuring that all documentation submitted meets all applicable requirements and standards before issuing a certificate of accreditation.

Documentation required includes proof of current licensure from your state department of health; evidence of appropriate complete records related to services provided; proof that all staff members have completed necessary training; records showing proper maintenance practices have been implemented; evidence showing Current Good Manufacturing Practices have been followed; and any relevant survey reports related to compliance with applicable rules or regulations.