Accreditation Vs. Credentialing by https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v Made with a lightning strike of genius en-us 2020-04-19 13:20:40 UTC 2020-04-19 18:13:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Agency Description marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515385316 The goal of the Joint Commission is to improve healthcare nationwide by ensuring that patients receive the best quality treatment and care across all healthcare settings. 
An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. 
The Joint Commission’s mission is to deliver safe and effective treatment of the highest quality and best value to American citizens. ]]> 2020-04-19 13:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515385316 Overall Benefits marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515399886 Accreditation by The Joint Commission strengthens your patient safety and quality efforts, and shows your commitment to continuous improvement. ]]> 2020-04-19 13:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515399886 Who is Accredited and the Date of Inception marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515413073 Joint Commission accreditation can be earned by many types of health care organizations, including hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, office-based surgery centers, behavioral health treatment facilities, and providers of home care services.

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. ]]> 2020-04-19 13:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515413073 Organizations accredited under JCAHO marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515422271 The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 22,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. ]]> 2020-04-19 14:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515422271 Preparation period for accreditation under JCAHO marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515423722 To earn and maintain The Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission an organization must undergo an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years. (Laboratories must be surveyed every two years).]]> 2020-04-19 14:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515423722 Programs Accredited by JCAHO marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515430654 -Ambulatory Care Accreditation
-Behavioral Healthcare Accreditation
-Critical Access Hospital Accreditation
-Home Care Accreditation
-Hospital Accreditation
-Laboratory Services Accreditation
-Nursing Care Center Accreditation
-Office Based Surgery Accreditation

]]> 2020-04-19 14:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515430654 Provider Credentials marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515441891 -(CHES) Certified Health Education Specialist
- (MCHES) Master Certified Health Education Specialist]]> 2020-04-19 14:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515441891 Eligibility Requirements for Credentials marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515446715 - To become a certified health education specialist (CHES), a health educator must pass a competency-based exam administered by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). To take the CHES® exam, you'll need an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health education discipline, e.g., Public Health, or Community Health from an accredited school "OR" a related field with 25 or more credits specifically devoted to health education and promotion.
(Please note you do not have to be CHES® prior to becoming MCHES® as long as you meet the eligibility requirements).
-To take the MCHES®  exam, you'll need a master's degree or five years of experience working as a CHES. Applicants for the MCHES®  exam must complete all 25 semester hours/37 quarter hours of coursework that clearly align with the Seven Areas of Responsibility of Health Educators.
Registration Fees:
Non-refundable application fee-$100
CHES®exam- $335
MCHES® exam- $385 

]]> 2020-04-19 14:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515446715 Values of Certification/Credentials marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515513741 -CHES® and MCHES® are:

  • Independent Critical Thinkers
  • Highly qualified and confident on the Job
  • Up-to-Date in Knowledge and Expertise
  • Committed to the Profession
 

]]> 2020-04-19 15:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515513741 The importance of the CHES credential to the hospital organization or practice marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515604999
  • Establishes a national standard of practice for all health education specialists
  • Attests to the individual health education specialists' knowledge and skills
  • Assists employers in identifying qualified health education practitioners
  • Develops a sense of pride and accomplishment among certified health education specialists
  • Promotes continued professional development for health education specialists

    • ]]>     2020-04-19 16:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515604999     Differences between CHES® & MCHES® marsenarobinson https://padlet.com/marsenarobinson/jzwjf96z34gie62v/wish/515629967    CHES®: Exam content covers the Seven Areas of Responsibility for Health Education Specialists essential to the entry-level practice and delivery of health education and promotion. 
    The CHES® exam is :

    • designed for individuals in the early stages of their career
    • validated by a comprehensive job analysis study that identified entry-level Competencies for health education specialists- testing you on what is relevant in the profession
    • designed for health education specialists who select participants and deliver training
    • designed for health education specialists who identify existing data collection instruments for program evaluation

    MCHES®: Focuses on advanced skills to demonstrate leadership roles. Specifically, the MCHES® credential is hierarchical, meaning that MCHES® are competent in all entry-level (CHES®) skills, in addition to more advanced-level skills

    The MCHES® exam is:

    • designed for experienced specialists with at least five years of experience
    • validated by a comprehensive job analysis that identified advanced-level Competencies and Sub-competencies for experienced health education specialists
    • designed for health education specialists responsible for developing and managing budgets, and applying ethical principles
    • designed for health education specialists responsible for identifying staff development and training needs
    • designed for health education specialists who develop and monitor strategic plans






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