About CHAP
CHAP is an independent, not-for-profit, accrediting body for
community-based health care organizations. Created in 1965, CHAP was the first
to recognize the need and value for accreditation in community-based care. CHAP
is the oldest national, community-based accrediting body with more than 5,000
agencies currently accredited nationwide.
Through “deeming authority”
granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), CHAP has the
regulatory authority to survey agencies providing home health, hospice, and
home medical equipment services, to determine if they meet the Medicare
Conditions of Participation and CMS Quality Standards.
CHAP’s purpose is to
define and advance the highest standards of community-based care.
Learn more about CHAP Management Staff and the CHAP Board of Directors.
Learn more about CHAP's history as the oldest community-based accrediting organization.
Learn more about open positions for site visitor staff and the central office.