HACP is the only program
of its kind that is:
- Externally Validated
- Peer Reviewed
- Securely Administered
Sponsored by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality
The Healthcare Accreditation Certification Program(s) (HACP) are the only national professional credentials solely dedicated to demonstrating competency in select fields of the regulatory environment.
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HACP Programs
HACP - Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The HACP-CMS certification encompasses a broad knowledge of the CMS Conditions of Participation for hospitals, and the federal survey and certification process. Individuals who achieve this certification demonstrate mastery of subject matter addressing a wide variety of standards by CMS and the major accreditation providers (CIHQ, TJC, DNV, and ACHC).
HACP ‐ Physical Environment (PE)
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.
HACP - Infection Control (IC)
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!
Are You Aware That the HACP Course Can be Provided Live and In Person?
CIHQ can provide a live, in-person Healthcare Accreditation Certification Professional (HACP) course for groups such as healthcare systems, corporations, state hospital associations and rural healthcare organizations. This course provides complete content to prepare attendees for a nationally recognized examination that earns the HACP credential. HACP is about demonstrating knowledge of accreditation standards and key CMS regulations.
HACP In-person Preparatory Course & Online Examination Program (for 25 or more attendees): The HACP Preparatory Course & Examination Program options include HACP-CMS (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services), HACP-PE (Physical Environment), and HACP-IC (Infection Control). The program offers a one day in-person Preparatory Course, a complimentary copy of the HACP PDF Study Guide and Practice Exam, and the ability to take the HACP Examination on-line. Attendees will receive log-in credentials via email the date of the Preparatory Course for the online Examination. The Initial Examination must be completed within 60 days from the Preparatory Course date.
Your clients/staff would join thousands of other certified HACP Professionals across the nation!
Here’s what one state hospital association had to say about their experience...
“As a state hospital association, we appreciate the unimpeachable value of providing individuals employed by our member hospitals with learning opportunities that are truly impactful in terms of improving quality of care and patient outcomes. The HACP-CMS course offered through CIHQ is one of the finest examples of a single-day training course that covers an immense array of the topics that are the most relevant and crucial to our overarching successes in healthcare. The course was presented with wisdom, passion, and humor, bringing elements of real-life experience and practical application to each lesson to make it easy for attendees to digest and retain. We are grateful to our friends at CIHQ for providing the opportunity for learning to hospital leaders!”
For more information about hosting a live course for your group or organization, please contact Debbie Benson at
dbenson@CIHQ.org.
