Home Care Accreditation

Welcome to a dedicated webpage for organizations currently accredited by The Joint Commission! 
 
If you are not currently accredited, click here for a page designed specifically for you! 

Below customers can find detailed information about our process, crosswalks and standards updates, and access to forms you may need. 
 
Do you have questions this information doesn't answer? Here are some helpful numbers:

• For general questions, contact your Account Representative. The main number is 630-792-3007.
• Standards question? Complete the Standards Online Question Form.
• Billing and payment questions? Call 630-792-5665.

Facts about Home Care Accreditation

What's New

• New, Revised, and Deleted 2009 Accreditation Requirements: DMEPOS  (1/16/09)
• New, Revised, and Deleted 2009 Accreditation Requirements: Hospice (1/16/09) 

Accreditation Information

• 2009 FAQs About Home Care Accreditation
• 2009 Deemed Status Q&A Guide for Home Health and Hospice Organizations *
• Examples of Clinical Respiratory Services *
• Business Associates Agreement
• Guidelines for Submission of Evidence of Standards Compliance * 
• What Happens After Your Joint Commission Survey *  

Joint Commission Requirements

Your free resource for standards and policy revisions and requirements published in Perspectives.

• Joint Commission Requirements for Home Care

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2009 Free Teleconference  

Accreditation Q&A for Pharmacies that bill Medicare Part B DMEPOS
 
Community-based pharmacies that provide DMEPOS covered by Medicare Part B need to be accredited for Home Medical Equipment to maintain or obtain a Medicare Provider number.

• Join us for a special free 1 hour call that will include 40 minutes of presentation with an open Q&A.

July 21, 2009
Noon - 1 pm Central Time
 
Space is limited!
Register online at:
www.jointcommission.org/pharmacycall

Joint Commission Resources (JCR)

For Home Care manuals, publications and educational conferences visit the JCR Web Store.

• Conferences and Seminars

Quick Links

• 2009 Accreditation Requirements Chapters: Pre-Publication Preview
• 2009 Survey Activity
  Guide *
• Liability Insurers that Recognize Accreditation
• Organization Update Form
• Standards Online Question Form
• Statement of Conditions
• Online Publicity Kit
• Consumer Brochures:* 
  • Home Care Services
  • Home Medical Equipment Services
  • Home Health
• Subscription Billing FAQs

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