Hospice Related Resources

The Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc. (CHAP) is an independent, non-profit accrediting body. CHAP was granted "deeming authority" by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for home health, hospice, and Home Medical Equipment (HME). This means that instead of state surveys, CHAP has regulatory authorization to survey agencies providing home health and hospice services, to determine whether they meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation (COPs). (Referenced from Website)

An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 17,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. (Referenced from Website)

The Hospice Patients Alliance was formed in 1998 as a nonprofit charitable organization and is a 501(c)(3) corporation serving the general public throughout the United States. HPA promotes quality hospice services whether a patient is enrolled in a licensed hospice or not, whether residing at home or in a facility. HPA protects the rights of patients, their families and caregivers, the bereaved and staff by providing information about the standards of care governing the health care provided, the services required to be provided by law, standard industry practices and how to obtain the very best hospice care available. (Referenced from Website)