Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) has awarded accreditation under its standards of excellence to Community Health Professionals, Inc. for home health, hospice and private duty services.

By achieving CHAP Accreditation, Community Health Professionals has also been deemed to meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation and is certified as a Medicare provider. CHAP Accreditation demonstrates that the local nonprofit agency meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards.

CHAP evaluation focuses on structure and function, quality of services, human and financial resources and long term viability.

“Adherence to CHAP’s rigorous standards leads to better quality care,” said Karen Collishaw, CHAP President/CEO. “By achieving CHAP Accreditation, Community Health Professionals has shown a continuous commitment to excellence.”

Community Health Professionals is celebrating 40 years of providing home health and hospice services to patients and their families throughout Northwest and West Central Ohio. This is the 21st year it has achieved CHAP Accreditation.

CHAP is the oldest national, community-based accrediting body with more than 9,000 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.

For additional information, contact Community Health Professionals of Ada at 419-634-7443 or go online to ComHealthPro.org.