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CAHC SPECIAL ACCREDITATION OFFER

 

CNBC selects Homewatch CareGivers of South Orange, a CAHC accredited provider, to take a look at our home health care industry, its present and future employment opportunities and the tremendous value and pivotal roles of properly trained home health care aides as the waves of aging baby boomers want to remain in their own homes.

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/06/01/where-the-jobs-are-home-health-care-aides.html

OFFICIAL Accreditation Date Set – By June of 2019

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has published its final regulations in the NJ Register.  All New Jersey Home Health Care Service firms, as defined by the legislation, MUST BE ACCREDITED by June of 2019 in order to renew licenses.

Link to Summary of NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Publication

The Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC) is extremely excited to announce the appointment of Paula Pedersen to our newly created position of Accreditation Mentor and Education Coordinator. Paula is a Registered Nurse with a BSN as well as a Masters in Nursing.

CAHC is committed to investing in our accredited providers. Paula’s addition to our staff advances that investment with you as CAHC now provides mentoring services for all home health care service providers partnering with CAHC to attain their required accreditation.

As Paula mentors you, she will also administer CAHC’s educational offerings for your home health care staff development to empower them with knowledge on rules and regulations and industry best practices to enable better service deliverables for your patients served.

Paula’s understanding and practiced experience in our state’s home health care industry is likely without equal. She is an exceptionally gifted educator who openly shares her knowledge to better understand home health care accreditation so you get accredited quicker and easier. Perhaps most significant given today’s home care competitive landscape, Paula is the “go-to” person with “know-how” solutions as she has operated home health care service agencies

Paula’s addition to our staff adds another great reason why CAHC is the accrediting partner of choice for New Jersey’s home health care service providers.

CAHC recognizes that there is a market for consultants who can assist New Jersey’s home health care service firms with on-site guidance through their CAHC accreditation process.

To receive our most current list of consultants who have achieved the necessary credentials to be awarded CAHC accreditation proficiency, please call us at 201-880-9135.

Take advantage of CAHC’s newly appointed
Accreditation Mentor
so you better understand home health care accreditation
to get you accredited quicker and easier.

Workshops held at CAHC offices in Saddle Brook, NJ
Registration is required
call: 201.880.9135 or email: workshops@cahcnj.org

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Preparing for your CAHC Survey

Be Ready. Be Prepared. Be Organized. Don’t be rattled by your accreditation on-site survey, this workshop outlines what agencies should expect during their on-site visit and offers tips on alleviating some common worries.

Friday, November 17, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fee: $200

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Deep Dive Review of CAHC Standards IV and V

Attain an increased knowledge base of the revised CAHC Standards IV and V; review and discuss the changes that were made and why; examine important components of the personnel and clinical files to help maintain and improve your agency’s compliance.

Thursday, November 30, 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Fee: $200

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Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) Basics

CAHC Standard III. PQI policies help owners and managers monitor their home care business. This workshop reviews the basics in establishing a PQI program and risk management policies. Focused on the basics of quarterly reporting, participants will review processes for goal setting, record management, and successfully addressing common program challenges.

Thursday, December 7, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fee: $150

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Introduction to CAHC Accreditation

This introduction workshop offers more information about becoming accredited with CAHC. Come learn the basics about CAHC standards, costs, and the accreditation process.

Thursday, December 14, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fee: Free