Accreditation & Regulatory Journal
February 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
Hegg Health Center
Cincinnati Rehabilitation Hospital
Jackson County Hospital District
Izard Regional Hospital
Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital
Roosevelt General Hospital
Jackson Hospital & Clinic
Covington Trace ER & Hospital
Centra Specialty Hospital
CIHQ Reaccreditation Awards
Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro
Pomerene Hospital
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller
West Sacramento Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital
CIHQ Client Feedback - Accreditation
“We at Cincinnati Rehabilitation Hospital wanted to thank CIHQ for the collaboration in our recent initial accreditation survey. This was a collaborative and truly collegial learning experience to ensure we as leaders, our staff, patients, and visitors are set up for success. We feel confident we have a strong regulatory foundation, continued resources, and tools to support enhanced patient outcomes and a safe place to work for our staff. Thank you to our surveyors and the administrative staff for taking the time to assist us and for the positive communication!”
Chelsea Hardesty, Director of Quality Management
Cincinnati Rehabilitation Hospital

CIHQ Certifications/Designations

Disease Specific Initial Certification Awards
Jackson Hospital & Clinic – Primary Stroke Center
Jackson Hospital & Clinic – Primary Heart Attack Center
Disease Specific Recertification Awards
Pomerene Hospital – Acute Stroke Ready Center
Center of Excellence Initial Designation Awards
Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro – 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
Solara Specialty Hospitals McAllen – Center of Excellence in Respiratory Therapy
Centra Specialty Hospital – Center of Excellence in Long Term Acute Care
Center of Excellence Redesignation Awards
Solara Specialty Hospitals McAllen – Center of Excellence in Long Term Acute Care
Regional One Health Extended Care Hospital – Center of Excellence in Long Term Acute Care

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!
Atler, Alyssa - CA
Bommidi, Sudha - NY
Borzon, Eve - NY
Bryant, Brian - ID
Buckley, Steve - KY
Castro, JoAnn - CA
Elliott, Leeann - TX
Esposo, Wilfrengerard - CA
Hamilton, Christie - PA
Hickman, Cheryl - KY
Kimbler, Amy - KY
LaRoche, Alicia - ME
Lopez-Ortiz, Efrain - CA
Scott, Robyn - IL
Tate, Heather - CA
Turner, Michael - GA
HACP - CMS Renewals
Allen, Charmeshia - TX
Carlson, Nika - CA
Carr, Cindy - FL
Hastings, Valerie - CA
Jewell, Cordelia - TX
Lawhead, Richard - TX
Lego, Benjamin - PA
Lopez, Leticia - CA
Martin, Rosa - OR
Matheny, Monique - NC
McKay, Toni - WA
Meggers, Dixie - CA
Morrison, Alicia - WA
Neva, Linda - TN
Owings, Jennifer - PA
Pieterse, Andre - CA
Place, Lisa - FL
Rhoades, Laura - TX
Rudolph, Daniel - PA
Sandoval, Matthew - CA
Shallwani, Shenila - TX
Siebe, Jo - CA
Vargovich, Tara - OH
Wagner, Gwendolyn Dianne - CA
Whiteley, Julie - CA
Williams, Michael - CA
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!
Buckley, Steve - KY
Campbell, William - VA
Gibson, Lucas - CA
Hickman, Cheryl - KY
Kimbler, Amy - KY
Yellock, Brittany - TX
HACP - PE Renewals
Boullion, Leona - LA
Dailey, Shawna - NC
Randall, Jody - 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!
Buckley, Steve - KY
Compton, Connie - VA
Hickman, Cheryl - KY
Kimbler, Amy - KY
Martin, Ann - CO
Payumo, Mary Rose - CA
HACP Client Feedback
“I won a scholarship provided by Medical Interactive at the 2023 CIHQ Accreditation and Quality Summit and I would like to say a special thanks to Caitlin Burklow and Medical Interactive for allowing me this opportunity to grow professionally and learn so much. The HACP-IC course allowed me to learn more in the area of infection control that I will be able to use in my facility and pass along to my coworkers. Being the CNO I need to have a vast knowledge of many different things, and this added to that. The experience was a great learning opportunity, which will allow me to share my knowledge with others.”
Amanda Archuleta BSN, RN, HACP-CMS, HACP-IC, Chief Nursing Officer
Union County General Hospital