AHAP Blog

Plans for local chapters

Jaclyn Beck — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:00:19 +0000

Here at AHAP, we know that networking with your colleagues to share information is important to you, and that sometimes communicating over the internet isn’t enough. So, we’re well on our way to facilitating local chapters. We mentioned the launch of local chapters at the AHAP conference a few weeks ago and received a lot of great feedback! We’ve already got a solid group of accreditation professionals who are interested in starting a chapter in their region.

Sad news

Matt Phillion — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:48:59 +0000

It has been brought to our attention that Janet Brown, one of the preeminent scholar/teachers of healthcare quality, passed away on Sunday after a valiant battle with breast cancer. A formal announcement was sent out today by her colleagues at the Illinois Association for Healthcare Quality. AHAP chairperson Jodi Eisenberg collaborated with Ms. Brown in the [...]

Quarterly Networking Call scheduled for May 23

Jaclyn Beck — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:50:12 +0000

The next Quarterly Conference Call is scheduled for this Wednesday, May 23, at 2pm EST/1pm Central/11am Pacific. For those members who have signed up, a notification with dial-in instructions should have been sent to you last week.

CMS releases final hospital/CAH CoPs

Jaclyn Beck — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:05:25 +0000

Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the final rule reforming the Hospital/CAH CoPs. This rule is available on display copy only and will publish officially to the Federal Register on May 16th.

JCR launches JCCAP certification program

Jaclyn Beck — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:49:55 +0000

Last week while we were in Orlando preparing for the AHAP conference, Joint Commission Resources (JCR) announced the release of the Joint Commission Certified Accreditation Professional (JCCAP) program, a professional certification program designed specifically for Joint Commission accreditation professionals. To get the JCCAP credential, accreditation professionals must pass an exam on topics surrounding The Joint Commission [...]

Wrapping up another year

Matt Phillion — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:51:48 +0000

Another great year at the annual AHAP Conference. We’re about to listen to our last pair of breakout sessions before everyone heads home to share what they’ve heard this year. Make sure to check back on Monday for conference roundups, more photos, announcements, and more. We’ll leave you with a quite moment between seminars:

Kicking off Day 2 at AHAP

Matt Phillion — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:28:55 +0000

Day 2 of the 6th Annual AHAP Conference has officially begun with a lively session by Suzanne Richards.

AHAP Conference Update: Life Safety discussion

Matt Phillion — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:14:45 +0000

National Life Safety Code ® expert Brad Keyes is on hand this year to discuss what every accreditation professional needs to know about LSC.

AHAP Conference kicks off in Orlando!

Matt Phillion — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:09:42 +0000

The 6th Annual AHAP Conference is officially underway! Jean Clark (L) and Jodi Eisenberg begin Day 1 with the opening presentation. Associate Director Jackie Beck welcomes the attendees to this year’s AHAP Conference.

HCPro celebrates National Nurses Week!

Jaclyn Beck — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:16:05 +0000

May 6 through May 12 marks the celebration of National Nurses Week, an annual event to recognize the contributions of nurses throughout the country. In honor of Nurses Week, HCPro will feature a different special offer each day, including discounts, giveaways, and contests. To kick off Nurses Week, HCPro is giving away a free white paper [...]