The purpose of the CAHC Accreditation Program is to ensure that patients receive home care services which meet established industry practices and norms. To achieve this goal, CAHC has developed Policies, Procedures and Standards, known collectively as the Accreditation Program, which home care providers must comply with in order to receive accreditation. CAHC has developed a set of Standards for Homemaker Home Health Aide (HHA) services and In-Home Skilled Nursing IHSN) Services. These Standards were developed from a collaboration of work by home care industry leaders. CAHC’s Standards have undergone extensive field application and are reviewed and updated periodically.

What is CAHC?

CAHC is a nonprofit organization which was founded by the Home Care Council of New Jersey, in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services, the Home Health Assembly of New Jersey, and the Home Health Services and Staffing Association of New Jersey.

CAHC’s Accreditation Program was established in 1986 to meet the growing demand for accountability in New Jersey’s rapidly expanding home care industry. The Standards for Homemaker-Home Health Aide services was implemented at that time. In 1995, the program was expanded to include In-Home Skilled Nursing accreditation.

The Commission is governed by a Board of Directors (“the Board”) which is composed of appointees from state home health care trade organizations, state government organizations, state nurses and social worker associations, and consumer advocate organizations. Board meetings are scheduled periodically during the calendar year. All decisions regarding the granting or revoking of accreditation are the ultimate responsibility of the Board.

CAHC staff handles the day-to-day functions and operations of the Accreditation Program. The Commission staff works closely with Providers, assisting them in the accreditation process.