Accreditation & Regulatory Journal
January 2024

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
New Braunfels ER & Hospital
Albuquerque ER & Hospital East
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Jacksonville
Riverside ER
Hegg Health Center
Izard Regional Hospital
CIHQ Reaccreditation Awards
Landmark Hospital of Savanah
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Clear Lake
Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro
SE Texas ER & Hospital
Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital
Solara Specialty Hospitals McAllen
Pomerene Hospital
CIHQ Client Feedback - Accreditation
“Our team leader warm and kind. Easy to talk to and approachable. My team and I appreciated her teaching moments, that made us all feel better. As we understood where she was coming from. Our life safety specialist was very helpful and knowledgeable!”
Kimberly Valerio, CNO/CAO
Albuquerque ER & Hospital East
“Took a great amount of time teaching for new DQM. Very detail oriented and spent time explaining multiple aspects of regulations for new DQM.”
Kenya Baker, Director, Quality Management
Landmark Hospital of Savanah
“Best Survey Ever! As always, the team was a wealth of knowledge and has a way of putting everyone at ease. One of our surveyors had not surveyed with us before and as with all surveyors, shared her abundance of knowledge. She kept staff at ease. Great Job Everyone!”
Valerie Linke, Manager, Regulatory, Patient Safety, Clinical Risk Management
Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare

CIHQ Certifications/Designations

Disease Specific Initial Certification Awards
Primary Stroke Center - Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
Acute Stroke Ready Center - Pomerene Hospital
Center of Excellence Initial Designation Awards
Center of Excellence in Long Term Acute Care - Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro
Center of Excellence in Environmental Health & Safety - Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro
Center of Excellence in Nursing Services - Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro
Center of Excellence Redesignation Awards
Center of Excellence in Long Term Acute Care - Solara Specialty Hospitals McAllen

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!
Allison, Shannan - KY
Arnett, Sandra - KY
Blackwell, Lauren- KY
Blank, Elizabeth - KY
Chesney, Madeleine - KY
Copher, Tracy - KY
Cross, Brunilda - KY
Davis, Shannon - KY
Doan, Regina - KY
Eaton, Julie - KY
Fong, Maricel - CA
Freels, Christopher - KY
Garcia, Veronica - FL
Graves, Debbra - TX
Henderson, Carey - IN
Henson, Donnece - KY
Hughes, Skylar - KY
Huot, Lynnette - MN
Isaacs, Adam - KY
Jennings, April - KY
Jewell, Angela - WV
Kustka, Lisa - FL
Lambe, Janine - FL
Leitner, Jennifer - CA
Lewis, Linda - KY
Loranger, Ray - KY
Losito, Edjemar Xyril - CA
Mendez, Luly - FL
Nicely, Felicia - KY
Parke, Carole - KY
Phillips, Bryttne - KY
Pongrance, Richard - PA
Powell, Curtis - TN
Powers, Debra - KY
Rager, Rachel - KY
Ray, Lisa - KY
Rhodes, Carmen - KY
Roberts, Brooke - KY
Slezak, Maria - CA
Spearance, Carole - TN
St. Pierre, Sherryann - ME
Stanley, Erin - KY
Tackett, Amber - KY
Thompson, Jodie - TN
Thompson, Kenneth - PA
Vezina, Tara - ME
Waweru, Maureen - TX
Wisdom, Jessica - OK
HACP- CMS 10 Year Anniversaries
Hildebrand, Patricia - TX
HACP - CMS Renewals
Alegria, Cristhian - FL
Anyadike, Carolin - CA
Bartlett, Natasha - NH
Brown, Pamela - TX
Byrd, Michael - NC
Carr, Maureen - OH
Cizmar, Laura - OH
Coleman, Samantha - OR
Costello, Amie - ME
Cox, Rachel - GA
Crittenden, Andrea - WA
Dickson, Colin - WA
Dills, Sharon - NC
Evans, Tammy - TX
Gilstrap, Tatia - MD
Gross, Yolanda - NC
Hildebrand, Patricia - TX
Hutchinson, Christie - TX
Jordan, Tricia - ME
Kautzman, Brandi - GA
Lee, William - GU
Luna, Maria - AZ
MacElhiney, Christie - ME
Madera, Melody - NY
Magnuson, Cynthia - LA
Mahnich, Constance - OH
Marshman, Kate - TX
Mason, Cole - IN
Mellinger, Kimberly - TX
Naumann, Layla - MD
Oliver, Karla - TX
Petersen, Barbara - NE
Pritchard, Christin - IA
Rahimtoola, Nasima - TX
Riegert, Kimberly - GA
Schuster, Janet - OH
Simpson, Jeannie - TX
Telliano, Shannon - CA
Thomas, Marla - TX
Woody, Yvette - TX
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!
MacElhiney, Christie - ME
Holmes, Cheryl - TX
Wells, Autumn - AZ
HACP - PE Renewals
Wilkinson, Michael - AZ
Williams, Mark - SC
Marantette, Sheila - TX
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!
Boggs, Amanda - NM
Gill, Rajdeep - CA
Miller, Gina - OH
Ryan, Lindsay - CA
Salazar, Garnette - CA
Thompson, Jodie - TN
Warder, Julian - NM
Wells, Autumn - AZ
HACP Client Feedback
“This was an amazing course… made sure to note differences of major accreditation.”
Adam Isaacs, Quality Process Improvement Specialist
KHA
“Excellent course. The speaker was very interesting and easy to relate to. Thanks to KHA for offering.”
Shannon Davis, Director of IP
Taylor Regional
“Great speaker and content! Thankful for the opportunity.”
Julie Eaton, Director, Administrative Services/PSO
Med Center Health
“Class very informative and organized.”
Elizabeth Blank, Director of Risk
The Brook Hospitals
“Great educational experience. Thanks to KHA for sponsoring and being great hosts. Excellent and interesting content!”
Debra Powers, Executive Director CM/Post Acute
Baptist Health Corbin
“Rick was wonderful! I learned a lot – easily! Very valuable course to nursing leaders.”
Amber Tackett, MSN, RN AVP Patient Services
Pikeville Medical Center