Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)

The Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) is an organization that helps ensure community healthcare providers, such as home health agencies and hospices, deliver high-quality care. They set standards for safety, quality, and compliance, and evaluate organizations through accreditation processes. Achieving CHAP accreditation demonstrates that a healthcare provider meets rigorous industry benchmarks, which can boost trust with patients, families, and insurers. Essentially, CHAP acts as an independent quality verifier, helping community health services maintain effective practices and improve patient outcomes.