Why Achieve Accreditation is the Expert You Can Trust

In a world where credibility, compliance, and continuous improvement are essential to organizational success, choosing the right partner for accreditation support is critical. That is where Achieve Accreditation stands out as an industry expert.

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In the world of senior living, safety is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Safety investments should be seen as foundational rather than optional. These investments are not just about compliance, they represent the commitment to care, trust, and sustainability.

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An accreditation mock survey is a valuable tool for senior living communities aiming to achieve or maintain high standards of care and operational excellence. This simulated evaluation replicates the formal accreditation process, helping organizations identify strengths and areas for improvement before the actual survey.

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SambaCare, a New Jersey based Healthcare staffing firm, achieved a major industry milestone by earning Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Certification on August 4th, 2023. SambaCare partners with health care organizations across the country to offer high quality staffing. The organization started their certification preparedness journey at the beginning of 2023.

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Ignite Medical Resorts Adams Parc was the first skilled nursing organization in the state of Oklahoma to earn the prestigious Joint Commission Accreditation award. The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest health care accrediting body. There has been a 70% national increase in skilled nursing organizations obtaining Joint Commission accreditation in the last five years.

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Arely Franco is a Senior Consultant celebrating a ten-year career in the health care field. She is passionate about person-centered care and quality of life for residents. Arely has spent her professional career in the skilled nursing industry in advancing leadership roles. She holds a master's degree in Social Work and she is a licensed clinical social worker. Arely began working with Achieve Accreditation in 2017.

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Sarah Ocasek is a Senior Consultant celebrating an over thirteen-year career in the health care industry. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master's degree in Community Counseling. Sarah has spent her past professional career in the senior living industry in advancing leadership roles. Her passions are person-centered care and relationship building. Sarah began working with Achieve Accreditation in 2013.

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Gerrianne Hartman is a Senior Consultant and will soon celebrate her 27-year career anniversary in the senior living health care field. Person-centered care has always been a career passion for Gerrianne. Her professional background includes serving as a licensed nursing home administrator for 12 years. Gerrianne holds a master’s degree in Gerontology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She began working with Achieve Accreditation in 2008 and has been in her current role of Senior Consultant since 2015.

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Kerri Hackstock serves as the Vice President of Achieve Accreditation. Her responsibilities include: business development support, operations management, client relationships and corporate communications. Kerri also maintains responsibilities in hands-on accreditation readiness consulting. Kerri is celebrating a 15-year career in the senior living industry in advancing leadership roles. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Lewis University.

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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a COVID-19 vaccine requirement on January 13, 2022, affecting staff of U.S. nursing homes and federally funded healthcare facilities. The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulation requires all current and future healthcare workers at covered facilities to receive their vaccines or approval for medical or religious exemption by February 28, 2022. Facilities with less than 100% vaccination coverage risk termination from the Medicare or Medicare Medicaid programs under the CMS mandate, according to McKnights Long Term Care News.

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Kristin Bratcher serves as the Vice President of Achieve Accreditation. Her responsibilities include business development support, operations management, client relationships and corporate communications. Kristin also offers hands-on accreditation readiness consulting. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from Aurora University. Kristin is celebrating a fifteen-year career in the senior living industry in advancing leadership roles.

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Brand storytelling is targeted messaging that fosters the formation of authentic connections. This content focuses on a business’s values and provides the audience with a greater understanding of the business. Brand storytelling helps companies articulate their purpose.

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An interview with Kathleen O’Connor, MA President & Founder of Achieve Accreditation by Jessica Prucha, BAJ Achieve Accreditation Brand Storyteller.

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The global pandemic has required us all to re-evaluate our personal and professional lives with a new perspective. Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on our world, leaving in its wake: death, permanent disability, loss of livelihoods, a worldwide mental health crisis, and too many tragedies to adequately capture in words. 

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Record numbers of skilled nursing providers are seeking Joint Commission Nursing Care Center Accreditation. Yet, there are still surprisingly old myths lurking in the background of this industry movement. The purpose of this article is to dispel the four most common myths that are no longer relevant in the skilled nursing industry.

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