Accreditation & Regulatory Journal
July 2023

CIHQ, ARS and HACP Celebrations

We would like to congratulate the following facilities and individuals on their accreditation and achievements. Please join us in acknowledging the dedication and hard work for these organization/individuals to achieve and maintain these important milestones.

CIHQ Accreditation Programs

CIHQ Initial Accreditation Awards
Unity Health Jacksonville
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Plano
East Houston Medical Center
Jellico Regional Hospital
Community Health Rehabilitation Hospital West
UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital
CIHQ Reaccreditation Awards
Sonoma Valley Hospital
Townsen Memorial Hospital
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Pittsburgh
Prestige Emergency Room
West Prestige Emergency Room
Prestige Emergency Room Potranco
CIHQ Client Feedback - Accreditation
“Our team leader’s professionalism and her insight was truly appreciated. She was able to clearly communicate the issues but also let us know the things we were doing well, which was very refreshing and encouraging to the team. Our generalist surveyor was very thorough and gave great information on how to improve our facility.
Our life safety specialist’s experience and knowledge were very impressive. A true professional and expert”.
Kris Jenkins, CEO
“Your team was great, tough but very knowledgeable and helpful. We’re a small and growing organization and CIHQ is a perfect for us. Thank you!”
Jonas Ousley, Director Quality/Infection Control
“Accreditation survey process with CIHQ was unlike any other survey process, in a good way. Our surveyors did an excellent job of explaining the survey process and the expectations from the facility. The survey was thorough and addressed all standards. The guidance from CIHQ Survey Activity Guide served as an amazing resource for obtaining required policies and forms. During the survey, there was a focus on opportunities to provide education rather than discipline or punishment. It was said that by the end of the survey, we would have fun, and, overall, we did have fun and enjoyed working with CIHQ. Will certainly recommend other facilities to seek accreditation through CIHQ.”
Sarah Lloyd, BSN, RN, Director of Quality Management
“The survey team, as well as the administrative team, at CIHQ have been the consummate professionals. While on site, the survey team was fair, thorough, and educational. It was clear we both had the same goal in mind: improved patient care. When we have questions, the team at CIHQ responds quickly and thoroughly. I believe this partnership will be mutually beneficial for CIHQ and my organization, but I can say with certainty that it is beneficial for mine”.
Kevin Burton, MBA, Administrator
“Sonoma Valley Hospital values our partnership with CIHQ – your integrity, collegiality and openness made for a wonderful survey experience for our team. Our surveyor’s warm professionalism inspired smooth, efficient work throughout the survey week. We look forward to our continued partnership with CIHQ. Thank you!”
Kylie Cooper, RN BSN CPHQ MBA, Director of Quality and Risk

CIHQ Certifications/Designations

Disease Specific Initial Certification Awards
Acute Stroke Ready - Sonoma Valley Hospital

Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program (HACP)

HACP - CMS New Recipients
Please congratulate the following for passing the HACP-CMS exam! Well done, all of you! We are excited to have you join the HACP ranks!
Arana, Carla - CA
Beene-Eggert, JaNaya - CA
Bergen, Jeffrey - CA
Brudjar, Erica - CO
Dick, Justin - PA
Goodwin, Thom - VT
Hammel, Tiffany - IL
Kozyra, John - CA
Malarri-Delavin, Bernadette- CA
Manuel, Sarah - IL
McCoy, Mandy - TX
Ravi, Reshma - CA
Salwa, Lisa - MI
Scott, Mackenzy - NY
Skovseth, Jon - CA
Tilley, Stephanie - IL
Wright, Lisa - IL
Yu, Christine - CA
HACP - CMS Renewals
Ambrose, Julie - TX
Antonio, Ida - CA
Boco, Jocelyn - CA
Borodkin, Theresa - OH
Brown, Rhonda - CA
Chung, Patricia - CA
deJong, Lydia - TX
Dressler, Colleen - AZ
Helias, Catherine - CA
Jensen, Jill - AZ
Johnson-Terrell, Rhonda - TX
Lawrence, Stephanie - CA
McCarty, Sondra - TX
McIntosh, Gail - NC
Molina, Dana - CA
Mullen, Michelle - IN
Relucio, Barbara - CA
Remington, David - PA
Richardson, Sherry - TX
Salha, Hala - VA
Sampson, Shirley - ID
Shieh, Stephanie - CA
Sommers, Kerry - CA
Trevino, Elaine- TX
Volz, Trent - OR
Williams, Angele - TN
HACP - PE New Recipients
The HACP - PE certification demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of regulations addressing the physical environment in acute care hospitals. Content addresses key regulations and national standards in Safety/Security, Hazardous Materials & Waste, Emergency Power, Life Safety/Fire Safety, Healthcare Facilities Code, Utilities, and Medical Equipment.
Well done to the followiing for achieving this incredible milestone. Props!
McReynolds, Jennifer - CA
Phillips, Stephanie - IL
HACP - PE Renewals
Fages, Cyndi - FL
HACP - IC New Recipients
The HACP-IC certification demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of regulations and industry standards of care addressing infection prevention and control in hospitals. Content addresses CMS requirements under the conditions of participation, environmental controls, sterilization and disinfection, sterile compounding, management of communicable diseases, surveillance requirements, influx of infectious patients, and much more!
Props to the followiing for achieving this certification. Well done!
Barnes, Paula - NC
Cuthbertson, Stephen - CA
Davies, Samantha - NC
Parr, Kimberly - GA
Whyte-Daley, Sharon - CA
Wiggins, Susan - MD