ACHC launches staffing accreditation
By HME News Staff
Updated 8:15 AM CDT, Mon June 24, 2024
CARY, N.C. – The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has launched Healthcare Staffing Services Certification to validate that staffing agencies meet recognized standards for quality in providing clinical professionals to health care organizations. Staffing shortages have accelerated since the onset of COVID-19, and access to readily available, highly qualified and skilled clinical professionals for immediate placement has become essential for hospitals and clinics to maintain their level of service to patients. “Health care staffing has been a hot topic since before the pandemic,” said Barb Provini, RN, BSN, senior clinical manager for ACHC. “With more organizations looking to staffing agencies to support their workforce needs, we designed Healthcare Staffing Services Certification as an independent third-party confirmation that an agency is a viable entity that meets recognized standards for credentialing professionals, tracking placements, conducting training, and evaluating competencies.” ACHC Certification verifies that processes and policies meet recognized standards for temporary staffing placements to ensure patient safety and excellence in care delivery.
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