Community Health Accreditation Program

CHAP will be closed July 3rd, 2009 in observance of the July 4th holiday.

The Leader in Community based Health Care Accreditation

The Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc. (CHAP) is the leader in improving the quality of community based health care services in the USA.

CHAP is an independent and non-profit accrediting body created in 1965.

CHAP's goal is for home care to not only prosper, but gain strength in the overall health care industry. To achieve this, CHAP is devoted to providing consultation of the highest caliber, along with a broad network of professional staff resources.

News

June 23, 2009
DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
The Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive...
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June 10, 2009
FDA Consumer Alert
Following an announcement by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning consumers of a tainted skin sanitizer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is advising health care providers and consumers not to use skin products made by Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory.
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June 8, 2009
CMS Policy Regarding Unannounced Surveys
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May 26, 2009
The September 30, 2009 deadline is rapidly approaching for all Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Suppliers who are currently billing Medicare Part B. Please click on the link below for important information regarding Accreditation Requirements...
SE0903 ? Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Supplier Accreditation Requirements
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May 19, 2009
The Community Health Accreditation Program is moving to a new location!
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May 18, 2009
Recall of Respironics, SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor - Medical Device Safety Update
Respironics, Inc. has recalled the SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor because the device may fail to alarm if there is a drop in heart rate or interruption of respiration. Read More

April 29, 2009
S&C-09-03 Swine Flu Outbreak
S&C-09-03 Survey & Certification Issues Related to the Swine Flu Outbreak.
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April 9, 2009
DMEPOS Supplier Medicare Accreditation Deadline
Existing DMEPOS suppliers enrolled in the Medicare program are required to submit their...Read More

TIMING OF SITE VISITS AND OTHER UPDATES
In May of last year, we posted a notice on our web site explaining what organizations could expect...Read More

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FLORIDA AGENCIES
Two Step Accreditation Process to Assist New Florida Providers
CHAP leads the home care industry in... Read More

CHAP 2008 Hospice Standards of Excellence Approved
CHAP is pleased to announce we have received approval...Read More

Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) names Linda Scott as Chief Operating Officer.
Washington, D.C. -- September 29, 2008 -- Today, Linda Scott has been named CHAP Chief Operating Officer...Read more

CANCELLED - Accreditation Deadlines For DMEPOS Competitive Bidding
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 was enacted on July 15, 2008. This new law...Read more