Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced today that Center for Hospice Care has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence.
CHAP Accreditation demonstrates that Center for Hospice Care meets the industry's highest nationally recognized standards. The rigorous evaluation by CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial resources and long-term viability. Simply stated, adherence to CHAP's standards leads to better quality care.
“We are honored to receive accreditation from the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). This accreditation is a testament to the dedication and compassion of our entire team. It underscores our commitment to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and their families and we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do,” said John Mastrojohn III, president and CEO, Center for Hospice Care.
“By achieving CHAP Accreditation, Center for Hospice Care has shown a commitment to excellence,” said Nathan DeGodt, CHAP president and CEO. “This is the fourth year Center for Hospice Care has achieved CHAP Accreditation, and we are excited to continue our partnership by offering support in its commitment to providing quality care and continuous improvement.”
Center for Hospice Care is a nationally recognized, award-winning agency focused on improving the quality of living through hospice and palliative care, grief counseling, and community education. Founded in 1978, the organization serves patients and their loved ones in nine counties in northern Indiana.
CHAP is an independent, not-for-profit, accrediting body for community-based health care organizations. Created in 1965, CHAP was the first to recognize the need and value for accreditation in community-based care. CHAP is the oldest national, community-based accrediting body with more than 9,000 agencies currently accredited nationwide. CHAP’s purpose is to define and advance the highest standards of community-based care.
For additional information, contact CHC Director of Marketing, Communications and Education, Cyndy Searfoss at 574.277.4100