Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Accreditation

Best Practice Guide: Telehealth Accreditation
Offers information and resources for healthcare providers interested in pursuing telehealth accreditation. Covers the advantages of telehealth accreditation, clinical and technical standards, and educational and training standards.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Telehealth Accreditation
Information on the Joint Commission survey process for telehealth accreditation for hospitals, ambulatory care, and behavioral healthcare organizations.
Additional links: Telehealth Accreditation Survey Activity Guide
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Joint Commission
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Rural Health Clinic Accreditation
Information on the Joint Commission survey process for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) accreditation.
Additional links: Rural Health Clinic Accreditation Organization Survey Activity Guide
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Joint Commission
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Rural Emergency Hospitals
Provides an overview of the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) provider designation. Outlines the services REHs provide and REH Conditions of Participation. Describes the facilities that are eligible to become an REH, the Medicare enrollment process, and technical assistance to REHs.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Strengthening Public Health in Rural Ohio Through a Council of Governments
Describes the process 7 county health departments in rural Ohio took to share resources and increase capacity while seeking accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. Discusses the development of a council of governments and the results of strategic planning.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Public Health Accreditation Board Center for Innovation
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Tribal Accreditation Learning Community (TALC) Webinar Series
Presents a monthly webinar series discussing public health performance and system improvement and accreditation in tribal communities.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organization: National Indian Health Board
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CMS-Approved Accrediting Organizations Contacts for Prospective Clients
Lists accrediting organizations approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Includes details on which types of programs each organization accredits, such as Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics, and provides contact information.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Quality, Safety & Oversight - Certification & Compliance: Rural Health Clinics
Provides information about being certified as a Medicare participating Rural Health Clinic (RHC) supplier. Includes links to applicable laws, regulations, and compliance information.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Quality, Safety & Oversight - Certification & Compliance: Critical Access Hospitals
Provides basic information about being certified as a Medicare Critical Access Hospital (CAH) provider. Includes links to applicable laws, regulations, and compliance information.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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State Survey Agency Directory
A directory of state agencies that handle survey and certification of certain healthcare facilities including Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for compliance with the Medicare health and safety standards. Updated quarterly.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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